Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Subsidy Case Manager provides information to families regarding quality child care options and assists parents with available financial resources to meet their child care needs. Reviews eligibility documents and calculates household income to determine initial and continuing eligibility for subsidized child care services in accordance with program regulations.

DETAILS

Tasks include:

• Communicating with families from diverse backgrounds in person, by phone and through written correspondence to obtain required information, process applications and verify information.
• Counseling participants regarding program eligibility requirements and their responsibilities as subsidy recipients.
• Explaining program requirements and procedures to child care providers.
• Participating in staff meetings and training workshops as assigned.
• Entering data with high standard of accuracy into State and internal databases
• Provide representation at local community outreach events and activities, including resource fairs, and all agency-sponsored conferences
• Other duties as assigned to assist with meeting the needs of the organization.

Knowledge and Skills

• Bi-lingual-Spanish a plus but not required: able to read, write, and translate in both languages
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with diverse populations effectively
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform intermediate level math
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Sociology/Psychology or related filed minimum: Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in Human Services or Child Development or Child Care industry (preferred)

If interested, please contact Kayla Gieger, Associate Director at 973-601-6140.

The Director is responsible for all aspects of the daily operation of Joyful Noise, including, but not limited to: curriculum development, staff hiring and management, marketing and communications, recruitment and enrollment, parent relations, budget development and oversight, purchasing of supplies and equipment, property maintenance and other duties which may be identified on an ongoing basis.

DETAILS

Responsibilities

Staff Oversight

• Hire, orient and supervise staff
• Plan/arrange speakers/lead, regular staff meetings and annual orientation training
• Monitor Staff Orientation and Development Record for each staff member
• Prepare written annual reviews with input from the Nursery
• School Supervisor and/or Daycare Supervisors Educational Programs
• Oversee, organize and establish daily classroom schedules for Music, Bible Story, Computers, Indoor/Outdoor play periods
• Oversee the planning of field trips and special events
• Prepare and update curriculum, educational goals, guidelines and program criteria for all age groups as needed
• Plan optional afternoon Pre-K enrichment
• Schedule tours for potential new students
• Organize and schedule the annual registration process, and Summer Program
• Keep families informed and cultivate relationships through regular personal contact, email, flyers, bulletin boards and other means of communication

Finances

• Advise and Oversee Program
• Report monthly, report to the Joyful Noise Committee on current financial situation

Church Relationship

• Maintain a good working relationship with the pastor, church personnel and church community
• Attend regularly scheduled church staff meetings
• Prepare Joyful Noise section for church Annual Report
• Schedule Monthly Joyful Noise Committee meetings to advise committee on enrollment, activities, financial status, upcoming events and other topics relevant to Joyful Noise
• Oversee the maintenance and safety of the Joyful Noise facility
• Attend Session Meeting twice a year and make a presentation on the status of JNNS NJ Office of Licensing/NAEYC
• Oversee and prepare all paperwork for state licensing and NAEYC accreditation

Education Community

• Participate in Morris County Child Care Directors Association and other professional organizations

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Three (3) or five (5) years of classroom teaching experience preferred
• At least three (3) years of supervisory or program administration experience
• Understanding of NAEYC accreditation and state licensing procedures
• Recruit new families through creative marketing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership, as well as managerial and organizational skills
• Computer and email proficiency
• Basic financial management skill
• Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification

Salary/Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent upon educational level and experience
• Medical, disability, pension benefits and paid time off are available

How To Apply/Required
To apply, please email the following materials (in PDF or Word format) to the
JNSearchCommittee@mppresby.org:

• One page cover letter stating your qualifications to be Director of Joyful Noise in light of its mission statement and educational philosophy
• Complete resume, including all schools, degrees and positions held
• Three professional references
• Background check (semi-finalist candidates only)
• No phone calls. Principal applicants only, no recruiters

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