Manager, Workforce Development
Position: Manager, Workforce Development
Department: Workforce Development
Reports to: Senior Vice President, Workforce & Community Engagement
Exempt/Non Exempt: Exempt
Summary:
The position involves supervising a team of Employment Specialists, networking with local businesses to establish meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, developing and maintaining relationships with referral sources, and maintaining a small caseload of job seekers. The ideal candidate for this position will be self-motivated, creative, able to work well independently, have a minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience, as well as a minimum of 5 years’ experience with job readiness, placement, or recruitment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Expand The League’s network of businesses offering opportunities for employment of job ready participants
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Schedule short term job coaching assignments
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Supervise Employment Specialists to assure participants are receiving services as outlined in the Job Development/Coaching plan.
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Interview, hire, train and supervise the Employment Specialist team
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Track and complete the timely evaluations of all staff supervised
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Ensure complete and accurate participant program files through quarterly audits
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Ensure Employment Specialist team remains compliant on all required training and certifications
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Stay abreast of local labor market trends, hiring needs, businesses opening, etc.
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Network with area businesses to establish effective working relationships resulting in participant employment, volunteer or training sites, or League sponsorships
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Along with the Development and Marketing staff plan and implement one Employer Appreciation event each year
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Serve as the League’s representative at business and trade association (i.e. Chamber of Commerce, etc.)
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Provide or make arrangements for League staff to provide training on employment of persons with disabilities in business and industry
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Coordinate quality assurance activities including satisfaction surveys, program efficiency, effectiveness and access outcomes, and provide a quarterly report according to policy and procedures
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Ensure timely completion of monthly billing and mandated reports for all funding sources (DORS, DDA, relevant grants, etc.)
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Attend meetings, conferences, committee meetings and trainings required or assigned
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Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Vice President
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Demonstrate the 5 Core Values of The League (Accountability, Participant Focus, Quality, Independence and Mutual Respect)
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Operationalize the mission of The League for People with Disabilities by creating a supportive environment for participants and staff
Qualification Requirements:
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Must be able to pass criminal and drug background checks
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Must have access to an automobile and have no more than 3 points on driver’s record
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Must possess basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
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Must possess excellent verbal communication skills, be self-motivated and work well independently
Education and/or Experience:
Minimum of an AA degree in Health Services, Business, Marketing or related field with 5 years of successful experience working with businesses doing job readiness, placement or recruitment.