Children's Services Manager

• Program Description: Children's Services - Santa Fe County, Administration
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Remote Eligible: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Original Posting Date: 2026-09-18
• Driver: - Regularly 1x or more/week

JOB CATEGORY: EARLY CHILDHOOD / EARLY HEAD START / HEAD START / ADMINISTRATIVE
POSITION SUMMARY: This position develops, oversees, coordinates and supervises an integrated Children’s Services delivery system which serves the developmental and special needs of young children (0-5 years old) and their families. Responsible for quality assurance, quality improvement, education of staff and community, program development/ implementation, budget development and oversight, contract oversight, personnel management and public relations. Manages programs with 50 or more budgeted Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs).

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• A directly related BA/BS degree in Social Work, Counseling, Business Management, Management, Organization Development, Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, Family Studies or related degree*; and three years of responsible administrative (management, supervision, and fiscal) experience, preferably in education or human services.

* Related college degrees are any degree with 30+ credits in the directly related degree fields listed above.

• Bilingual, English / Spanish or English / Navajo helpful.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document “BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources” posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment:

• Health exam (and annually thereafter in accordance with PMS Policies).
• TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies).

In accordance with the federal Head Start Act, Section 648A(g) and the New Mexico Administrative Code 8.8.3., this position requires:

• Criminal Background Checks.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to use personal transportation to carry out job duties.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. 

• Must provide a current motor vehicle record. 

• Must provide current personal owner liability automobile insurance and must maintain the insurance coverage throughout the course of employment in this position. 

• Must submit to a motor vehicle record check on an as needed basis and maintain a satisfactory driving record that is within the limitations of PMS Human Resources Policy II.D.3, Automobile Usage, and applicable state and federal laws.

• Must comply with PMS Policies on Automobile Usage, II.D.3, Drug Free Workplace, III.H and applicable state and federal laws.

• May be required to complete transportation related trainings.

$100 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS

BONUSES

• All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

ABOUT PMS

• Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico.
• Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs.
• We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico.
• We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state.
• PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan.

WHY PMS?

• Mission-driven organization
• Competitive salaries
• Nine paid holidays and generous PTO
• Medical, dental & vision insurance  
• Free Life & LTD coverage
• Free discretionary pension plan contribution
• Employee recognition and engagement activities
• Robust training program
• Tuition Reimbursement

EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability