What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Infant Toddler Program Manager (ECECD #12937) position at State of New Mexico?
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 FIT Program Manager is responsible for supervision of the FIT Quality Assurance Coordinator and three FIT Regional Coordinators who comprise the FIT monitoring team. Additionally, this position oversees the contract with all FIT provider agencies to ensure adherence to contract requirements; scheduling and leading regular Regional Coordinator meetings and monitoring meetings; supporting Regional Coordinators in monitoring the compliance and quality level of all FIT provider agencies statewide; manages all FIT Provider Agreements; creates and maintains all training materials for FIT staff; participates in the Inter-agency Coordinating Council (ICC) meetings; interacts regularly with FIT providers including hosting a monthly FIT Office Hours session, and scheduling/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
Children from birth to age three with and at risk for developmental delays and disabilities and their families.
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. 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.
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 FIT Program Manager is responsible for supervision of the FIT Quality Assurance Coordinator and three FIT Regional Coordinators who comprise the FIT monitoring team. Additionally, this position oversees the contract with all FIT provider agencies to ensure adherence to contract requirements; scheduling and leading regular Regional Coordinator meetings and monitoring meetings; supporting Regional Coordinators in monitoring the compliance and quality level of all FIT provider agencies statewide; manages all FIT Provider Agreements; creates and maintains all training materials for FIT staff; participates in the Inter-agency Coordinating Council (ICC) meetings; interacts regularly with FIT providers including hosting a monthly FIT Office Hours session, and scheduling/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
Children from birth to age three with and at risk for developmental delays and disabilities and their families.
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. 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.
