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Alliance for Kids

EL PASO COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL COORDINATOR

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ALLIANCE FOR KIDS: The El Paso County Early Childhood Council is designed to work collaboratively on a high quality early childhood system focusing on Early Care and Education, Health, Mental Health and Family Support.

EMPLOYING AGENCY: Joint Initiatives for Youth & Families

POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide leadership in the implementation of an early childhood system in El Paso County, in accordance with the strategic plan of the Alliance for Kids-El Paso County�s Early Childhood Council (Alliance).� To assure that the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the Alliance are effectively carried out under the direction of the Executive Committee of the Alliance.� Assist collaborating agencies in problem solving and moving toward an integrated system of services for young children and their families.� Effectively execute policies, as approved the Executive Committee of the Alliance.� To comply with other Alliance, Joint Initiatives for Youth & Families, and funders� instructions and guidance.�

�SUPERVISION:
This position reports to the Alliance for Kids Executive Committee and is directly supervised by the Alliance Co-Chairs in coordination with Joint Initiatives for Youth & Families, the employing agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

v���� Implement the annual strategic plan, as approved by the Alliance.

v���� Review and prepare quarterly reports on the status of implementation of the strategic plan.

v���� Provide leadership and guidance to Alliance sub-committees.

v���� Develop and maintain positive relationships with Alliance members and other community professionals through effective coordination, communication, and continuity.

v���� Identify strategic funding opportunities and partnerships that support building an integrated early childhood system.

v���� Serve as the primary grant writer for funding opportunities that support the Alliance�s strategic direction.

v���� Provide fiscal management and oversight to assure that legal requirements are met and that budgets are prepared and managed, within their requirements.

v���� Provide written budgetary reports to the Alliance as required.

v���� Ensure compliance with all Alliance, local, State, and Federal guidelines.

v���� Act as liaison to State and Federal agencies concerning public policy, programs, appropriations, standards, and other matters related to early childhood development.

v���� Manage special Alliance projects, as directed by the Executive Committee.

v���� Assure effective management of Alliance general meetings, through planning and preparation with the Executive Committee of the Alliance.�

v���� Support existing collaborating agencies and recruits additional members for the Alliance in the focus areas of: early care and education, health, mental health, family support.

v���� Serve as a liaison to and between other community initiatives (e.g. HB 1451-WAY for Families, business community, etc.).

v���� Maintain confidentiality related to Alliance and family related information and data.

v���� Performs other duties as required.

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EDUCATION:
A minimum of a Bachelor�s degree in a relevant field; Master�s degree preferred.

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EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of two years of leadership or management in a relevant field is required.� Experience in or with multiple systems is highly desirable. �

Required Skills and Knowledge:

v���� Be knowledgeable of integrated systems.

v���� Ability to work with diverse individuals and agencies.

v���� Promote consensus among diverse opinions.

v���� Knowledge of community resources.

v���� Excellent written and oral communication skills.

v���� Able to balance multiple priorities, various goals, and needs.

v���� Work autonomously and act independently within the context of the Alliance Executive Committee and Joint Initiatives for Youth & Families� direction and support.

v���� Proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

v���� Proficient in fiscal management.

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Salary Range: $46,000 to $55,000.� This position is dependent upon continued grant funding.

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Send Resume and Cover Letter to:
Ms. Kathy Moan
Joint Initiatives for Youth & Families
2340 Robinson Street
Colorado Springs, CO� 80904
e-mail: [email protected]

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Last modified: 01/04/08

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