New Worlds Reading Program Director – Florida Remote in Orlando, FL

New Worlds Reading Program Director - Florida Remote - Children Home Society of Florida - Orlando, FL - work from home job Company: Children Home Society of Florida Job description: Overview Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history. CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come. Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families! The New Worlds Reading Program Director directs, manages, and develops all aspects of the New Worlds Reading Initiative designed to promote literacy and cultivate a love for reading among participants. Overall, the New Worlds Reading Program Director contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families. WHY JOIN CHS? • Uplifting mission-driven work • Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's ! * Growth and professional development opportunities , including generous paid time off and holidays * Opportunity to make a positive difference in children and families within your own community! Primary Job Functions 1. Direct, manage, and develop all aspects of the New Worlds Reading Program. • Oversee program staff to include project management, coordination of communication, and coordination of family education workshops. • Serve as the lead point of contact for the program and the University of Florida Lastinger Center. • Oversee that the programs meet all CHS licensing, contractual and quality assurance standards and requirements. • Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with relevant community agencies. • Develop and regularly monitor program budgets for all service areas and ensure that program costs do not exceed budgetary constraints. • Monitor Program's ongoing and annual reporting requirements for all organizations within the network of partners. • Oversee data collection and reporting for each year's goals, financial reporting and reporting of overall progress towards program objectives. • Collaborate with team to incorporate best practices and innovative approaches to improve the programs effectiveness. 2. Lead the strategy and execution of the program’s primary goals with schools throughout the state. • Create at-home libraries for VPK through 5th grade students who are not yet reading on grade level. • Build caregivers’ confidence and capacity to support their child’s reading development by providing strategies, tips, and tools to encourage meaningful engagement. • Develop educators in the science of reading by providing professional development centered around the New Worlds Book Program. • Partner with organizations across the state to increase awareness and support children and families. 3. Recruit, develop and lead a team capable of supporting CHS performance and growth strategies (complying with COA Standard TS, when appropriate), while fostering an engaging, positive work environment. • Recruit, supervise and support team members and foster their professional development, including the transfer of knowledge obtained through training. • Establish annual team goals and objectives; track and report results. • Coach, support and evaluate team member performance, taking corrective action if needed. • Deliver timely communication through regular management and team meetings. • Comply and confirm compliance with CHS code of conduct, policies, practices and other legal obligations. • Implement policies and practices designed to prevent, recognize and respond to work-related stress. • Participate in succession planning to build the bench strength necessary for future talent needs. • Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends. • Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process. • Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time. • Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties Job Qualifications Education, Licenses & Certifications: • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Education, Literature, or a related field, required. • Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Education, Literature, or a related field, preferred. • Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle, required Experience: • Proven experience in program management, preferably in literacy or education- related initiatives, required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: VARIOUS COMMUNITY RESOURCES | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | LITERACY DEVELOPMENT | READING STRATEGIES Skills and proficiency in: • Planning, Project Management, Organization & Time Management | Oral & Written Communication • Inter-personal Relationship Building, Collaboration, Teamwork • Computer Systems & MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook Ability to: • Perform at a high level of autonomy, with general supervision. • Perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse, sometimes ambiguous environments. • Handle stressful, sensitive situations; preserve confidentiality and professional boundaries. • Meet critical deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy and quality. • Solve practical problems and document results using sound judgment. • Commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results. • Demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values. • Be energetic, passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change. • Supervise others, with coaching skills that result in accomplishing goals through direct reports. • Interact effectively with children/families from diverse backgrounds, being sensitive to service population’s cultural/socioeconomic characteristics. • Set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients; act decisively to protect clients, when necessary Together, good can be done. New Worlds Reading Program Director - Florida Remote - Children Home Society of Florida - Orlando, FL - work from home job Expected salary: Location: Orlando, FL New Worlds Reading Program Director - Florida Remote - Children Home Society of Florida - Orlando, FL - work from home job Job date: Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:29:23 GMT Apply for the job now! New Worlds Reading Program Director - Florida Remote - Children Home Society of Florida - Orlando, FL - work from home job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job