Family Services Manager

Join an exciting team of professionals making a difference in the lives of children and families! Head Start has been improving the lives of low-income children and families in Rutland County for over 30 years through high quality, comprehensive child development, and family support services. Head Start supports school readiness and promotes healthy families through delivery of education, health, and social services. Head Start also provides quality training and support to employee’s individualized professional growth and development.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a strong team player, who has management and supervisory experience, and who is determined to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Primary responsibilities include oversight of family engagement activities, implementation of parenting curriculum, and lead the program’s case management systems. It includes content area monitoring, and supervision. This position also has a role of supporting with all areas of the program, including staff professional development.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate solid experience with supervision, exceptional communication and organizational skills. Flexibility, responsibility, and problem solving are essential in this position. Some travel throughout Rutland County will be required, and out of county for professional development opportunities. This position is part of the management team, regular, full-time, exempt. Salary is dependent on education and experience ($55K – $68K).

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.A/B.S Degree in Human Services, Sociology or related field required.
• Ability to work independently
• Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory experience
• Experience working with county, state and federal auditors
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to write professional communication for internal and external partners
• Demonstrated strong proficiency with computer applications including Windows 10, Microsoft Office, and remote support tools
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with personal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levels mandated by the State of Vermont.
• *Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire.
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per the Office of Head Start’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement

What’s in it for YOU?

• $3,000 Sign On Bonus*
• Employee Referral Program – Earn Up to $1,800!
• Competitive Pay
• Very Generous Paid Time Off
• Outstanding Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement and Discounts
• Professional Development
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

About Us:

Rutland County Head Start is a program within Rutland Community Programs. We are committed to equity and standing against discrimination of all kinds. We believe that having a diverse workforce, representative of the many communities we serve, is a tremendous strength for our agency. We are committed to providing staff development and advancement opportunities that support and foster a strong and diverse workforce that supports excellence in services.

At RCHS, we provide our community with a wide range of services related to family & social well-being, early childhood education, behavioral health, housing and more. Every day through these services, we work to make health, education and housing more equitable for all people in Rutland County. Our work has touched generations by helping people have access to education, rebuild relationships, restore their health and regain dignity.

Rutland County Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.