Assistant Children's Services Director
Hinds County Human Resource Agency (HCHRA)
Jackson, MS
Characteristics of Work
Under the direction of the Children’s Services Director, the Assistant Children’s Services Director is responsible for assisting in organizing, managing, and implementing activities in the children’s services areas to include early childhood education, disabilities, health, and nutrition services in making sure they are effectively implemented and evaluated. The incumbent will also assist in performing activities necessary to control and coordinate all management and support activities of the Children’s Services Programs.
Qualifications
A Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; three years of management or administrative-level experience in Head Start or a similar program; extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local resources; knowledge of financial practices and budgets; experience working with diverse populations, including low to moderate-income families; ability to handle confidential and some complex matters; experience in computer operations; and effective oral and written communication skills.