Vice President of Childcare & Community Partnerships

People, Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity!

People, Incorporated is seeking a creative and forward-thinking professional with demonstrated accomplishments to serve as the Vice President of Child and Community Partnerships.

SUMMARY: Employee is responsible for oversight and direction of People, Incorporated’s Children's Division and Community Partnerships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage and oversee Division programs including but not limited to Diabetes Association, Early Intervention, Early Intervention Parenting Partnerships Program, Healthy Families, Welcome Family, Young Parents’ Learning Center, PI Preschool, Children’s Center, the Community Engagement Center and workforce development.
• Develop and manage programs as stated in strategic plan and supporting advocacy for families and the people we serve.
• Oversee Division grant writing to stabilize current programs and develop new programs with additional revenues.
• Direct and assure implementation of Division policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with VP of other divisions ensuring cross-divisional communication and developing program models.
• Create referral/access system within the division to promote ease of families being offered multiple services within the Agency.
• Oversee all division compliance and audits, including but not limited to NAEYC, Fall River CDA, DPH, DEEC
• Collaborate with area professionals and resources ensuring and enhancing quality of services.
• Develop program funding proposals and budgets, monitor spending, and recommend budget amendments.
• Submit all appropriate reports and statistical data as required.
• Supervise and evaluate direct reports, and support supervision and evaluation of their staff, focusing on service excellence.
• Serve as liaison in community promoting awareness and support of People, Incorporated.
• Participate as member of Executive Management Team.
• Respond to Division emergencies as needed after hours.

QUALIFICATION

• Master's Degree or higher preferred
• 10-15 years' experience in leadership in early childhood education, early intervention or other related children's program.
• Knowledge of social service programs for each population being served.
• Knowledge of government contracting processes.
• Skill in administration and/or supervision.
• Skill in serving as role model and leader within organizations and service communities.
• Skill in responding to Division emergencies.
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record and a valid driver’s license required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise level is that of office, program, and community settings.

• Business-related travel is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands attached are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why join our Team?

Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities.

At People Incorporated you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career! We offer a supportive work environment, Employee Recognition Program, Professional Development, opportunities for growth as well as industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

**For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**

• Tuition Assistance Program
• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Select employee discounts through LifeMart
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance

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People Incorporated is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve is what drives our Agency’s success. We continue to promote an environment of continuous learning, inclusion, mutual respect, and belonging to ensure our employees feel valued, seen, and heard.

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