The Economic Development Director has a multi-faceted role within the DWDC. The Program Director is responsible for developing and delivering relevant quality services focused on all aspects of small business development to DWDC’s clients to achieve optimal economic impact outcomes. The Director will be responsible for implementing bilingual entrepreneurial services to small business clients in Washington Heights. The Economic Development Program will target low-income communities [WH/I (NDA D12)] and provide strategies that address the needs of and support business development. Heavy focus is on existing and potential new businesses (retail, food, service, auto repair, light manufacturing) eager to stabilize and grow.
Under the direction of the Program Director, the Health Services Coordinator directs, manages, supervises, plans, and coordinates the Health Services Programs and activities of the Early Head Start programs; coordinates assigned activities with other Early Head Start service areas and with outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Mama Tingo Early Childhood Education Center. Supports and applies the mission and goals of Dominican Women’s Development Center.
Under the general supervision of the Educational Coordinator, the Home Visitor functions as the educator to assigned pregnant women or children three month through three years of age; promotes each child’s growth and development by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate experiences; creates an environment in which children can develop personal relationships, experiment, make choices, solve problems, and develop age-appropriate social and self-help skills. Plans and participates in parent education and parent involvement activities. Works to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly physical environment. Supports and applies the mission and goals of Dominican Women’s Development Center.
