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Des Moines, IA, USA | Early Childhood | Full Time

If you're looking for a way to make a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for you. LSI currently seeks a leader to serve as Director of Early Childhood Prevention & Home Visiting Services. This position leads home visiting programs statewide and will need to be able to travel as needed.

What We Do

As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children and families for more than 150 years. Our Early Childhood Services provide critical care, guidance, and education to parents of young children across the state. Whether we're meeting with families through in-home weekly visits, connecting them to local resources in their community, or hosting support groups for parents to bond, this team makes a direct impact on the lives of the Iowans we are privileged to serve. You can join us on our mission to provide hope and healing.

What You'll Do

The Director of Early Childhood Prevention & Home Visiting Services is responsible for statewide oversight of home visiting and prevention programs including Healthy Families America and Parents As Teachers program implementation and assurance of model fidelity. Position provides supervision to Early Childhood Manager and Coordinators across the state. Responsible for program planning, funding, and delivery of services. Facilitates collaboration with community and state partners as well as other internal and external stakeholders. Develops and oversees budgets with complex blended funding to support programming. Collaborates with the grant department to respond to grant and other funding opportunities including local, state and federal. Ensures adherence to best practices. Participates in and may present at local and state ECI and other stakeholder meetings. In collaboration with the Director of Service Quality, provides oversight to the Iowa Family Support Credential

What You'll Need

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in health or human service related field with a minimum of ten years of related experience, plus five years of supervisory experience. Preferred: Masters degree in related field.

How We'll Support You

On top of joining the best team around, you can also receive:

- A competitive salary

- Comprehensive benefits

- A flexible work schedule

- A 401(k)

- Generous paid time off

- Health, dental, life, and vision insurance

- Career-building opportunities

- Special Team LSI perks like gym discounts, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon

Why You'll Love Working Here

"This work fulfills my passion and purpose in helping caregivers provide a nurturing and accepting environment for their kids. I feel very humbled and privileged to be able to witness their journeys every day." - Mallory, an Early Childhood Services team member

Ready to get started? Apply today!

This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.