What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Family Education position at Children's Aid Society?
Children's Aid Society is seeking a motivated and compassionate Director of Family Education to lead our educational programs and services in York and Adams counties! The Director of Family Education leads a small team of Group Facilitators who provide education and skills to parents and caregivers to empower them to raise physically, psychologically, and emotionally healthy children.
Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Our Mission:
Empowering children and their families to build stronger, healthier lives.
Our Vision:
All Children are Safe and Feel Loved
Key Responsibilities:
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Develop and lead Parent Education & Support Groups, Incredible Years program, Dina School, and other caregiver educational sessions or workshops based on community needs
- Organizes activities and events tailored for client families and caregivers to ensure a strong connection between home and school
- Maintain accurate and complete case records and service documentation, including assessments, goals, progress notes, personal information, releases, and reports from community organizations and partners.
- Leadership & Supervisory Responsibilities:
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- Performance Management: Conducting regular performance evaluations, setting clear goals, providing constructive feedback, and addressing underperformance.
- Team Development & Mentorship: Training, coaching, and mentoring employees to enhance skills, productivity, and career growth.
- Operational Leadership: Managing daily workflows, delegating tasks, scheduling shifts, and ensuring adherence to company policies and safety standards.
- Communication & Conflict Resolution: Acting as a liaison between staff and senior management, fostering collaboration, and resolving team conflicts.
- Strategic Alignment: Ensuring team activities align with organizational goals, driving efficiency, and implementing process improvements.
- Hiring & Onboarding: Participating in the recruitment process, training, and orienting new employees.
- Performance Management: Conducting regular performance evaluations, setting clear goals, providing constructive feedback, and addressing underperformance.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Child Development, or related field
- At least two years' experience in program development and management
- Satisfactory Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Background Check, FBI Criminal Background Check, and National Sex Offender Registry check; Valid driver's license required
- Superb dispute and conflict resolution skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
We Offer:
- Competitive wages and professional development opportunities
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with HRA; Retirement plan with contribution matching; Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time team members)
- Generous PTO, Personal Time, and 12 paid holidays annually
- A company culture that appreciates and understands a healthy work-life balance.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Diversity & Inclusion are the keys to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
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Salary : $45,000 - $55,000