Center Director

Human Learning Systems•Shreveport, LA

16d

About The Position

The Center Director position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-based technical and academic training and job placement assistance to program eligible youth ages 16-24. The Center Director is accountable to the HLS President for the fulfillment of the function and responsibilities inherent in this position. The Center Director coordinates the operations and activities of the Center operation with the senior management team, calling upon these staff members for advice and assistance. Likewise, s/he will render management team advice and support on an ongoing basis. The Center Director will maintain positive working relationships with representatives of the United States Government, the general public and business and industry in the local community. The Center Director will act in the capacity of chief public relations officer for the Center.

Requirements

Master’s Degree and eight years of experience of which two were at a level equivalent to the next lower staff position.
Bachelor’s Degree plus ten years of experience of which two were at a level equivalent to the next lower staff position may substitute.
Valid state driver’s license
CPR/First Aid certifications

Responsibilities

Maintain ongoing relationships with students and their families
Meet with students frequently, both individually and in groups, in order to ascertain their progress in the Job Corps CDSS program.
Provide counseling to students as required.
Overall contract compliance and uniformity in application of DOL, Corporate and Center guidelines
Monitors and oversees Center’s fiscal expenditures, leading to a balanced budget
Develops and directs community support programs and linkages
Ensures the sound delivery of quality services to students
Responsible for the management and development of Staff
Ensures the implementation of the Student Support Team case management system.
Develops and implements Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Ensures Center is compliant with all safety standards and expectations to include proper workmen’s compensation reporting.
Develops Others
Ensures that departmental staff completes all DOL, Corporate and Center training as required and demonstrates competencies accordingly.
Displays management effectiveness
Sets appropriate performance goals for staff.
Demonstrates excellent decision making and problem solving skills
Improves processes within department emphasizing quality and efficiency.