Community Development Manager jobs in Alabama

Would you like to receive medical benefits on your first day of employment and support young children on their journey to a healthy head start? We offer all that in addition to paid time off, paid holiday breaks, and more.

About Us:

In operating more than 220 OHS Interim Managed programs across the country, CDI Head Start has supported the education and development of thousands of young children and their families. We have also worked with vendors and contractors successfully cultivating community partnerships and vendor relationships. Continuity of services and partnerships are our priority.

Health Manager:

We are looking for a capable and compassionate health manager (medical and dental). Health, mental health services, nutrition and child safety areas are an integral part of the larger system of services provided by Head Start/Early Head Start. They play an important part in supporting the goals of the program. This position works as part of the content area team of managers/specialists/coordinators to integrate Head Start/Early Head Start services and is responsible for the management and oversight of family services, health services, or services to children with disabilities within the Head Start/Early Head Start program. The position is responsible for collaborating on the development and implementation of the program, tracking and recordkeeping, community relations and outreach. The position could involve provision of direct services in the health areas only if the individual is licensed, certified or registered as such in the state of service. This position is responsible for ensuring health procedures are performed only by licensed/certified health professionals with expertise in serving young children and their families. This position provides content area training and technical supervision to other agency staff and ensures health services are supported by staff/consultants with training and experience in public health, nursing, health education, maternal and child health or health administration.

The minimum requirement is a Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably related to one or more disciplines they oversee. Experience working in public health or nutrition arena and working with low-income clients preferred. Experience and training in public health, nursing, health education, maternal and child health or health administration preferred. Experience and knowledge of family-strengths/family-centered practice preferred.

The Benefits :

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Spring Break and Winter Break*

Why Should You Apply?

• Teamwork environment

• Career Development Opportunities

• Supportive Leadership

• Giving back to the community

• Helping at-risk children and families

Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year)

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• Depending on program budget.

For employees who work required number of hours.

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

COVID 19 vaccine or valid exemption is required for all Head Start and Early Head Start employees.