Family Infant Toddler Program Manager (ECECD #12937)
Apply NowCompany: State of New Mexico
Location: Santa Fe, NM 87507
Description:
$32.84 - $52.54 Hourly
$68,302 - $109,283 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 80
Posting Details
VISION: All New Mexico families and young children are thriving
MISSION: Optimize the health, development, education, and well-being of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers through a family-driven, equitable, community-based system of high-quality prenatal and early childhood programs and services.
The Early Childhood Education and Care Department was established on July 1, 2020. The Department's aim is to create a more cohesive, equitable, and effective early childhood system in New Mexico. That means coordinating a continuum of programs from prenatal to five, and ensuring that families in every corner of the state can access the services they need.
Interviews will be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
The Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the statewide early intervention program in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C to include oversight of routine auditing and compliance monitoring.
How does it get done?
The Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program Manager is responsible for supervising the FIT Quality Assurance Coordinator and three FIT Regional Coordinators who make up the FIT monitoring team. This role also oversees the contract with all FIT provider agencies to ensure compliance with contract requirements. The responsibilities include scheduling and leading regular Regional Coordinator meetings and monitoring sessions, supporting Regional Coordinators in evaluating the compliance and quality standards of FIT provider agencies across the state, managing all FIT Provider Agreements, and creating and maintaining training materials for FIT staff. Additionally, the position involves participating in Inter-agency Coordinating Council (ICC) meetings, engaging with FIT providers through monthly FIT Office Hours, and organizing and planning statewide meetings with FIT providers.
Who are the customers?
Children from birth to age three with and at risk for developmental delays and disabilities and their families.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have ample experience working with Part C Early Intervention services, experience in supervising employees, experience in federal compliance and reporting, and experience in contract management.
Minimum Qualification
A Bachelor's degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of professional level experience with a tactical impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling ten (10) years may substitute for the required education and experience. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include supervisory and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Leah Davidson 505-470-2933. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
$68,302 - $109,283 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 80
Posting Details
VISION: All New Mexico families and young children are thriving
MISSION: Optimize the health, development, education, and well-being of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers through a family-driven, equitable, community-based system of high-quality prenatal and early childhood programs and services.
The Early Childhood Education and Care Department was established on July 1, 2020. The Department's aim is to create a more cohesive, equitable, and effective early childhood system in New Mexico. That means coordinating a continuum of programs from prenatal to five, and ensuring that families in every corner of the state can access the services they need.
Interviews will be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
The Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the statewide early intervention program in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C to include oversight of routine auditing and compliance monitoring.
How does it get done?
The Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Program Manager is responsible for supervising the FIT Quality Assurance Coordinator and three FIT Regional Coordinators who make up the FIT monitoring team. This role also oversees the contract with all FIT provider agencies to ensure compliance with contract requirements. The responsibilities include scheduling and leading regular Regional Coordinator meetings and monitoring sessions, supporting Regional Coordinators in evaluating the compliance and quality standards of FIT provider agencies across the state, managing all FIT Provider Agreements, and creating and maintaining training materials for FIT staff. Additionally, the position involves participating in Inter-agency Coordinating Council (ICC) meetings, engaging with FIT providers through monthly FIT Office Hours, and organizing and planning statewide meetings with FIT providers.
Who are the customers?
Children from birth to age three with and at risk for developmental delays and disabilities and their families.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have ample experience working with Part C Early Intervention services, experience in supervising employees, experience in federal compliance and reporting, and experience in contract management.
Minimum Qualification
A Bachelor's degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of professional level experience with a tactical impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling ten (10) years may substitute for the required education and experience. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include supervisory and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Leah Davidson 505-470-2933. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.