Capital Area Head Start is seeking a full time Director of Operations and Health Services to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children and empowering and strengthening families.

The Director of Operations and Health Services is dual faceted, managing program operations and the delivery of high-quality child health services. This position aligns departmental goals with the agency’s strategic plan, focuses on continuous improvement, and ensures excellence across both operational and health service delivery.

Responsibilities Include:

Operational

• Oversee facilities and maintenance across multiple centers, including supervision of staff and capital projects.
• Manage leases, contracts, agreements, and RFAs, while providing fiscal oversight of a multi-million-dollar budget supported by diverse funding streams.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations, maintain safe and efficient operations, and serve as a key member of the leadership team.

Health Services

• Develop systems to monitor compliance with health requirements.
• Support staff in developing care plans, manage health-related cases, and implement service procedure updates.
• Oversee training and development, partnership building, contract renewals with health providers and community partners.
• Supervise staff, provide mentoring, coaching, and guidance to ensure excellence across both health and operational service delivery.

Benefits:

• $60,000 per year, may increase based on experience
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more
• Generous paid time off program

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in related field
• Four years of supervisory experience
• Intermediate computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and learn web based systems
• Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle, or public transportation
• Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
• Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.