POSITION DESCRIPTION

Provides direct care to children experiencing trauma to support their educational growth and experiences. Partner with staff to ensure the program provides quality and developmentally appropriate services to children and families and establish a work climate that nurtures growth, learning, and positive interaction while ensuring that all center regulations as mandated by Vogel Operational Procedures, NAEYC Standards, Head Start Performance Standards and TX Minimum Standards are maintained at all times. Promotes the social-emotional development of all children by prevention and/or interventions of problems that interfere with the tasks of learning. This will be done with close collaboration between case managers, parents, developmental and behavioral staff, and leaders in the organization. The employee in this position is expected to become familiar with the concepts of The Pyramid Model, Conscious Discipline, and Trauma-Informed Care or other theoretical models which inform care at Vogel.

JOB DUTIES

• Promote and model excellence in daily program operations that support the provision of quality services for children and families, and a therapeutic learning environment where all staff can thrive; Interact and communicate with children in an age appropriate and developmentally responsive manner; Individualize interactions to a child’s special talents, interest, individual style, abilities, pace of learning and cultural/family background.
• Responsible for daily modeling for other center staff, volunteers, and families of best practices on caregiving and engaging young children.
• Basic care for the needs of children including but not limited to diapering and toileting, feeding and family style dining, napping and daily routines
• Coordinate food and nutrition activities with the Kitchen Manager, Gardener, Enrichment Coordinator, and/or Nurse to ensure quality learning experiences indoors and outdoors.
• Create and implement developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans with activities individualized for the children in the classroom by using assessment information and observations.
• Manage multiple forms of on-going, developmentally appropriate assessments and utilize the information to plan activities and set goals. Share assessment outcomes with families.
• Implement and maintain the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards and Criteria, Head Start Performance Standards, Agency and Department Policies and Procedures, TX State Licensing minimum standards and early childhood best practices, CACFP Feeding Guidelines, Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies, Conscious Discipline strategies (including baby doll circle time and classroom commitments), monthly Reflective Supervision sessions, daily Frog Street Press Curriculum lesson plans and activities, Second Step lessons, and weekly Farm to Preschool activities.
• Continually assess both child behavior and classroom management strategies, with emphasis on preventive practices to ensure that children acquire social/emotional skills needed to become successful in the classroom community.
• Utilize Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Conscious Discipline strategies to prevent and reduce challenging behaviors in the classroom. Implement skills and strategies in a classroom setting with children whose challenging behaviors require intensive interventions. Participate in Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) meetings, as needed.
• Collaborate with licensed therapists (ST, OT, PT) for children with developmental delays to increase skill development and mastery; Participate in developmental, behavioral, and mental health clinical consultations to support enrolled children and their families.
• Responsible for completion of required data entry in agency approved data systems, for example HiMama, KidKare, TECPDS, and HSGDcis are current systems we use.
• Facilitate classroom team meetings. Team meetings include lesson planning, zoning discussions, upcoming tasks that need completed, guiding the problem-solving process and/or seeking assistance to assure delivery of quality services.
• Ensure that children’s allergy/dietary/medical needs are being met while in care; follow health plans for those that have one.
• Complete necessary forms and documentation relevant to program and staff management.
• Conduct home visits and parent teacher conferences. Provide child progress report during parent teacher conferences, home visits and/or upon request of parent. Assist families with creating school readiness and social emotional goals for their child, along with planning activities to aid in meeting these goals.
• Set up a developmentally appropriate classroom based on Head Start Performance Standards-using Frog Street, Environmental Rating Scales (ERS) system, PBS (Positive Behavior Support) and other identified strategies with assistance from the early childhood director/assistant director.
• Make the appropriate referrals to the Developmental and Behavioral Services Director, as needed.
• Maintain dependable, punctual attendance, and adhere to appropriate break times.
• Attend mandatory In-Service trainings and staff meetings.
• Maintain required training hours and courses annually.
• Adapt and respond to changing and challenging conditions in ways that enhance the program quality of Vogel.
• Understand and know the signs of abuse and neglect; Responsibility to report any suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authority.
• Maintain daily written and oral communication with families.
• Address all family concerns and grievances according to Vogel policy.
• Conduct Quarterly Conferences to create a home/school collaborative team to support both the child and the classroom.
• Develop and maintain high quality collaborative relationships with all stakeholders: teaching staff, case management, families, parents, therapists, and community partners, etc.
• Participate in all regularly scheduled staff and departmental meetings as well as trainings.
• Be available to travel within the DFW area for the occasional off-site professional development training or conference.
• Maintain and assure confidentiality and privacy of Vogel clients
• Uphold and promote the cultural fundamentals and mission statement of Vogel
• Support management decisions both in actions and words.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities assigned as appropriate to maintain quality services, fiscal accountability, and overall operations of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reach with hands and arms; Able to lift at least 40 lbs.; Able to walk, kneel, stoop, bend, and sit on floor.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manage working in occasional high-stress, high noise environment.
• Have the physical strength and stamina to work with children energetically.
• Function in a varied work environment indoors and outdoors.
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Outside weather conditions.
• Extreme cold and extreme heat.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to empathize, understand, and engage target populations.
• Strong technology and organizational skills.
• Reliable, punctual, resourceful, self-initiated, follows through on task.
• Willingness and ability to work autonomously and maintain accountability.
• Seek and utilize supervision appropriately.
• Ability to manage a complex workload. Willingness and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Superior interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, community partners, and customers.
• Ability to learn and adapt.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Follow Vogel Ethical Code of Conduct & NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Guidelines.
• Maintain Professional Development Plan.
• Participate and contribute the early childhood community learning
• Work assigned work hours and make all requests for time off according to the Vogel procedures set forth.

Knowledge of:

Relevant rules, regulations, guidelines, and their correlating agencies.

Best practices in early childhood education/ infant mental health.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefer a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Degree in related field with 15 hours in Early Childhood education, or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or degree in related field with 15 hours in Early Childhood. Minimum requirement is to have or obtain a CDA in the correct option.
• 3-5 years of experience working with young children in a classroom setting preferred. Minimum requirement is none if Bachelor or Associate degree is in Early Childhood.
• Be eligible to obtain program approval through the State.
• Obtain CDA credentials within 6 months of employment and keep current if does not have Early Childhood equivalent degree.
• Obtain First Aid and CPR certification at orientation and keep current.
• Submit to and pass criminal history check, as required by the State.
• Successfully complete a drug screen and TB skin test upon hire

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Certified Teachers a plus

Qualified candidates should submit their resumes and cover letter with salary history to hr@vogelalcove.org.

No phone calls, please.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Vogel needs YOU to become part of our team to open our new center located inside the Family Gateway Emergency Family Shelter, located near Preston/George Bush in Collin County. Do you want to really make a difference in a young child’s life while using your early childhood development skills? Vogel provides quality early childhood programming for children (ages 6 weeks – 5 years) and their families that have been impacted by the traumatic effects of homelessness and poverty. We would love to have quality early childhood professionals, like you, join our team. If we can change these children’s lives in the first 5 years – we can change their life forever – please join us in making this happen in our new Preston & George Bush location?

Provides direct care to children experiencing trauma to support their educational growth and experiences. Partner with staff to ensure the program provides quality and developmentally appropriate services to children and families and establish a work climate that nurtures growth, learning, and positive interaction while ensuring that all center regulations as mandated by Vogel Operational Procedures, NAEYC Standards, and TX Minimum Standards are maintained at all times. Promotes the social-emotional development of all children by prevention and/or interventions of problems that interfere with the tasks of learning. This will be done with close collaboration between case managers, parents, developmental and behavioral staff, and leaders in the organization.

The employee in this position is expected to become familiar with the concepts of The Pyramid Model, Conscious Discipline, and Trauma-Informed Care or other theoretical models which inform care at Vogel.

JOB DUTIES

• Promote and model excellence in daily program operations that support the provision of quality services for children and families, and a therapeutic learning environment where all staff can thrive; Interact and communicate with children in an age appropriate and developmentally responsive manner; Individualize interactions to a child’s special talents, interest, individual style, abilities, pace of learning and cultural/family background.
• Responsible for daily modeling for other center staff, volunteers, and families of best practices on caregiving and engaging young children.
• Basic care for the needs of children including but not limited to diapering and toileting, feeding and family style dining, napping and daily routines
• Coordinate food and nutrition activities with the Kitchen Manager, Gardener, Enrichment Coordinator, and/or Nurse to ensure quality learning experiences indoors and outdoors.
• Create and implement developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans with activities individualized for the children in the classroom by using assessment information and observations.
• Manage multiple forms of on-going, developmentally appropriate assessments and utilize the information to plan activities and set goals. Share assessment outcomes with families.
• Implement and maintain the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards and Criteria, Head Start Performance Standards, Agency and Department Policies and Procedures, TX State Licensing minimum standards and early childhood best practices, CACFP Feeding Guidelines, Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies, Conscious Discipline strategies (including baby doll circle time and classroom commitments), monthly Reflective Supervision sessions, daily Frog Street Press Curriculum lesson plans and activities, Second Step lessons, and weekly Farm to Preschool activities.
• Continually assess both child behavior and classroom management strategies, with emphasis on preventive practices to ensure that children acquire social/emotional skills needed to become successful in the classroom community.
• Utilize Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Conscious Discipline strategies to prevent and reduce challenging behaviors in the classroom. Implement skills and strategies in a classroom setting with children whose challenging behaviors require intensive interventions. Participate in Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) meetings, as needed.
• Collaborate with licensed therapists (ST, OT, PT) for children with developmental delays to increase skill development and mastery; Participate in developmental, behavioral, and mental health clinical consultations to support enrolled children and their families.
• Responsible for completion of required data entry in agency approved data systems, for example HiMama, KidKare, TECPDS, and HSGDcis are current systems we use.
• Facilitate classroom team meetings. Team meetings include lesson planning, zoning discussions, upcoming tasks that need completed, guiding the problem-solving process and/or seeking assistance to assure delivery of quality services.
• Ensure that children’s allergy/dietary/medical needs are being met while in care; follow health plans for those that have one.
• Complete necessary forms and documentation relevant to program and staff management.
• Assist families with creating school readiness and social emotional goals for their child, along with planning activities to aid in meeting these goals.
• Set up a developmentally appropriate classroom based on Head Start Performance Standards-using Frog Street, Environmental Rating Scales (ERS) system, PBS (Positive Behavior Support) and other identified strategies with assistance from the early childhood director/assistant director.
• Make the appropriate referrals to the Developmental and Behavioral Services Director, as needed.
• Maintain dependable, punctual attendance, and adhere to appropriate break times.
• Attend mandatory In-Service trainings and staff meetings.
• Maintain required training hours and courses annually.
• Adapt and respond to changing and challenging conditions in ways that enhance the program quality of Vogel.
• Understand and know the signs of abuse and neglect; Responsibility to report any suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authority.
• Maintain daily written and oral communication with families.
• Address all family concerns and grievances according to Vogel policy.
• Conduct Quarterly Conferences to create a home/school collaborative team to support both the child and the classroom.
• Develop and maintain high quality collaborative relationships with all stakeholders: teaching staff, case management, families, parents, therapists, and community partners, etc.
• Participate in all regularly scheduled staff and departmental meetings as well as trainings.
• Be available to travel within the DFW area for the occasional off-site professional development training or conference.
• Maintain and assure confidentiality and privacy of Vogel clients
• Uphold and promote the cultural fundamentals and mission statement of Vogel
• Support management decisions both in actions and words.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities assigned as appropriate to maintain quality services, fiscal accountability, and overall operations of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reach with hands and arms; Able to lift at least 40 lbs.; Able to walk, kneel, stoop, bend, and sit on floor.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manage working in occasional high-stress, high noise environment.
• Have the physical strength and stamina to work with children energetically.
• Function in a varied work environment indoors and outdoors.
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Outside weather conditions.
• Extreme cold and extreme heat.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to empathize, understand, and engage target populations.
• Strong technology and organizational skills.
• Reliable, punctual, resourceful, self-initiated, follows through on task.
• Willingness and ability to work autonomously and maintain accountability.
• Seek and utilize supervision appropriately.
• Ability to manage a complex workload. Willingness and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Superior interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible.
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public and to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, community partners, and customers.
• Ability to learn and adapt.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Follow Vogel Ethical Code of Conduct & NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Guidelines.
• Maintain Professional Development Plan.
• Participate and contribute the early childhood community learning.
• Work assigned work hours and make all requests for time off according to the Vogel procedures set forth.
• Knowledge of:

• • Relevant rules, regulations, guidelines, and their correlating agencies.
  • Best practices in early childhood education/ infant mental health.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefer an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood or Degree in related field with 15 hours in Early Childhood, or Minimum requirement is to have at least a CDA certification.
• 3-5 years of experience working with young children in a classroom setting preferred.
• Obtain First Aid and CPR certification at orientation and keep current.
• Submit to and pass criminal history check, as required by the State.
• Successfully complete a drug screen and TB skin test upon hire

Qualified candidates should submit their resumes and cover letter with salary history to hr@vogelalcove.org.

No phone calls, please.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The contract play therapist position will report to the Director of Family Support/Mental Health Services and the Lead Mental Health Therapist collectively. The individual will work collaboratively with the Center Team Directors, social work team, classroom teachers, parents, and referred children in carrying out our mental health program for children and families. The focus of this position is to provide a resource for assessment and therapeutic support for children that may have challenging behaviors. The support will include play therapy services for children between the ages 2-5 that are enrolled in our early childhood education program. This position may also work with children that are between the ages of 6-10 who are the siblings of our early childhood students and/or who are enrolled in our Summer Camp Program.

JOB DUTIES

• Conduct assessments of children in order to lead to recommendations for the development of a parent/child mental health intervention plan.
• Provide trauma specific interventions for children affected by homelessness in the childcare setting.
• Meet with children for weekly sessions in a therapeutic setting.
• Work collaboratively with all team members to integrate assessments and interventions into the comprehensive plan for the child/family.
• Refer out for mental health consultation for further assessment or community resources, if needed.
• Provide crisis intervention in the classroom as needed.
• Work with parents individually and in group to teach parents proactive behavioral prevention strategies.
• Provide education, guidance, and support for families.
• Prepare and deliver oral and written case presentations to the team and parents.
• Provide timely documentation for all clinical assessments, individual, family, and group sessions, treatment goal development, progress, and discharge summaries.
• Maintain records as required by organization policies and regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies.
• Participate in program, committee and other staff meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Effective counseling skills.
• Excellent clinical skills in developing strategic plans of care to address specific issues.
• Compassion and patience to work with children who can sometimes present with challenging behaviors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially the ability to relate to children.
• Ability to listen and truly understand the child’s feelings and emotions.
• Ability to serve as a calm and efficient mediator.
• Ability to work between the hours of 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM to schedule meetings with children and/or parents as required.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in counseling, education, social work or related field with experience working with parents and children impacted by trauma.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Licensed in one of the following:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Certification as a Play Therapist or working towards certification.
• A minimum of two years of experience in providing trauma informed clinical services to young children and their families.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking a plus.

Qualified candidates should submit their resumes and cover letter with salary history to hr@vogelalcove.org.

No phone calls, please.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of School Age Programs, the School Age Enrichment Coordinator are responsible for working directly with children and play an integral role in the development of building strong character values in youth. The staff at all times is representative of the philosophy, mission, and goal of Vogel and its School Age programs. Staff must strive to work cooperatively with the Manager of School Age Programs and fellow employees to achieve the goals and objectives of Vogel’s School Age programming.

This is a part time position scheduled Monday-Friday 2:30pm-6:30pm, including some Saturdays.

JOB DUTIES

• Ability to create and implement fun and engaging activities that are developmentally appropriate.
• Ability to lead and implement daily enrichment activities.
• Accomplish and/or assist in all functions related to the smooth running of all school age programming.
• Responsible for designated group for the duration of programming, will at all times be responsible for their safety.
• Provide diverse program experiences for designated group.
• Identify student needs and communicate to the Manager of School Age Programs
• Will take responsibility for the proper use, care, and storage of all school age equipment and supplies.
• Will keep school age classroom and any additional program areas clean.
• Follow the daily activities schedule.
• Responsible for maintaining structure and discipline in designated group.
• Review and understand all emergency drills and be prepared to implement them.
• Be prepared to effectively communicate with parents.
• Maintain a neat appearance, adhering to the organizational dress code policies.
• Report any accident/incident to the Manager of School Age Programs as soon as possible and follow proper reporting procedures.
• Report any equipment problems or needs to the Manager of School Age Programs.
• Available for staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Attend parent meetings as scheduled.
• Assist the Manager of School Age Programs as needed.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be alert to children’s activities to recognize potential hazards and accidents. Such supervision will consist of visual and auditory awareness, as well as a pattern of circulation among the children.
• Be physically able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, and reach.
• Be physically able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of energy.
• Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity with others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with many distractions or interruptions.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with school age children in a classroom, after school, or recreational environment.
• High school diploma or GED, College degree or College student preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (parents, staff, and children).
• Must have some working knowledge and understanding about trauma informed care.
• Must have an ability to interact with children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, experience workingwith families experiencing homelessness preferred.
• Ability to supervise small and large groups of children varying in ages.
• Serve as a positive role model for all children enrolled in school age programs.
• Have the physical strength and stamina to work with children energetically.
• Function in a varied work environment (i.e. indoors and outdoors).
• Reliable, punctual, resourceful, self-initiated, follows through on task.
• Basic First Aid and CPR Certification current or obtain as soon as possible.
• Child development, education, or recreation course work preferred.
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred.

Qualified candidates should submit their resumes and cover letter with salary history to hr@vogelalcove.org.

No phone calls, please.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Senior Director of Facilities Operations is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective management of facilities across multiple sites within Vogel, a nonprofit organization in Dallas, Texas. The Senior Director of Facilities Operations will provide strategic direction, operational oversight, and ensure the highest standards of facility maintenance, safety, and functionality. The Senior Director of Facilities Operations will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to optimize facility operations and support the organization’s mission. This position reports to the President/CEO and serves on the Executive Leadership team.

JOB DUTIES

• Strategic Planning and Leadership:
 – Develop and implement a comprehensive facilities management strategy aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives.   – Provide visionary leadership to the facilities operations team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.   – Establish performance metrics and goals, monitor progress, and make data-driven decisions to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.   – Develop and manage the facilities operations budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost-effectiveness. 

• Facility Operations Management:
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple facilities, including maintenance, repairs, renovations, capital projects, and food service.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure the long-term functionality and safety of facilities.
• Collaborate with site managers and other stakeholders to assess facility needs, prioritize projects, and allocate resources accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards
• Monitor and analyze facility-related data to identify trends, address issues, and implement corrective actions.

• Vendor and Contract Management: 
– Manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers to deliver high-quality facility services.   – Develop and negotiate contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and maintenance agreements to ensure cost-effective and reliable support.   – Conduct regular performance evaluations and audits of vendors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service standards.   – Implement vendor selection processes and evaluate potential vendors for future partnerships. 
• Emergency Preparedness and Safety: 
• Develop and implement comprehensive emergency preparedness plans for all facilities, including evacuation procedures, crisis response, and disaster recovery.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, fire codes, and relevant legal requirements
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to conduct routine safety inspections, train staff on safety protocols, and manage incidents as they arise. 

• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, program managers, and support staff, to understand their facility needs and provide effective solutions.
• Liaise with external partners, regulatory agencies, and community organizations to build strong relationships and stay informed of industry best practices.
• Represent the organization in meetings, conferences, and other forums related to facility operations and management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. A relevant master’s degree is preferred. 
• Proven experience (approximately 8+ years) in facilities management, preferably in a multi-site nonprofit or similar environment.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a track record of successfully leading and developing high-performing teams 
In-depth knowledge of facility operations, maintenance best practices, and regulatory compliance. 
• Demonstrated experience in budget management, cost control, and financial analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in facility management software, computer-aided facility management (CAFM) systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.