Job Description
Head Start Safety Manager
$30.00-$31.00 Exempt PLEASE APPLY VIA OUR ONLINE APPLICATION AT:
Friends of Children and Families is a non-profit organization serving Ada and Elmore Counties specializing in services to pre-school children and their families. As a mission-based organization our employees positively impact children and families in our community by empowering them through early childhood education and family engagement. Benefits provided –
- Low cost medical and vision insurance
- Free dental, short term disability, employee assistant program, and life insurance
- Matching 4% for a 401K after one year of employment
- Paid sick, personal, and bereavement leave
- Generous paid time off
- As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, Friends of Children and Families is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program.
Job Summary: Manages Transportation, Facilities and Safety for Friends of Children and Families, Inc. (FOCAF) Head Start and Early Head Start.
Essential Functions: - Assists with interviewing and hiring of bus driving staff.
- Develops policies and procedures that are in compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards and agency, federal, state and local laws.
- Ensures that policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and needed revisions are made.
- Directly supervises Maintenance Technician.
- Ensures the safety of the company vehicles and bus fleet by coordinating and monitoring preventive and regular maintenance and repairs.
- Submits fiscal requests, monitors annual budget and expenditures.
- Monitors all transportation documentation and observations of the bus drivers to ensure compliance and safety.
- Monitors the bus routes ensuring that bus loading zones are safe.
- Responsible for administering the transportation application system.
- Plans and facilitates regular in-service meetings and training for transportation staff.
- Coordinates transportation requests and supports staff in arranging bus services for children and updates bus routes as needed.
- Coordinates with the Associate Director of Operations on bus route closures due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.
- Responsible for ensuring FOCAF facilities receive consistent maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Manages and monitors all facilities and maintenance contracts.
- Coordinates and monitors the work order system, the facilities plan and the safety checklists.
- Plans and facilitates training for staff on safety topics including safety drills, facilities maintenance, and center safety.
- Conducts regular safety checks and on-site monitoring of safety drills.
- Monitors SDS (Safety Data Sheets) for all centers.
- Monitors, observes and implements safety and emergency policies and procedures.
- Represents the organization in one community group with monthly or quarterly attendance based on community group need.
- Collaborates effectively with the other managers to ensure integrated program operations; implement program goals and work with the team to jointly address and resolve problems.
- Keeps immediate supervisor, and designated others, fully and accurately informed concerning work progress.
- Prioritizes and adjusts to the changing demands of the position.
- Handles and adapts to stressful situations.
- Demonstrates commitment for professional development and continuous growth by actively seeking out and participating in training opportunities.
- Engages with supervisor and co-workers on constructive and timely feedback, accepting feedback as a growth opportunity, and is open to continuous improvement for oneself and the organization.
Additional Functions: - Comprehensive knowledge of transportation, safety, facilities and maintenance, including regulatory guidelines and effective implementation practices.
- Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures in compliance with Head Start Performance, and FOCAF Standards.
- Ability to prepare and conduct training sessions, educational/informational presentations, and facilitate meetings effectively with knowledge of adult learning principles.
- Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance if there is a need to travel locally during the course of the job duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Health, Safety, Transportation, Early Childhood Education or related field; and
- Two years’ experience in transportation, facilities maintenance, safety or related field; and
- Two years’ supervisory/management experience preferred.
- Must pass a physical screening and TB test.
- Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and FOCAF Head Start standards.
- Must pass a drug test and submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
PLEASE APPLY VIA OUR ONLINE APPLICATION AT: Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Immediate start