Director of Technical & Skilled Trades Programs

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN IL•Rockford, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the oversight of Technical and Skilled Trade programs at Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois, including grant funded Training and Employment Programs. Responsible for program monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement; budgeting and fund development; program accreditation; and overall community presence and involvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field required.
Five years of workforce development/human services administration experience.
Outstanding leadership and communication skills with the ability to lead by example.
Successful track record in development and execution of programs and services to individuals with barriers.
Proven ability to network, recruit, train, develop, and promote quality people.
Compassionate, empathetic, and willing to think creatively to solve complex issues for individuals with complex needs.
Results oriented, competitive with a drive to succeed, and exhibits high levels of ethics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured automobile.
Must be able to travel to locations in entire service area as needed.
Ability to make timely and informed decisions and understand when to escalate issues.
Functional use of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in social work, business, or related field preferred.
Experience with vocational and/or trade programs highly desired.

Responsibilities

Promotes and models the mission of Goodwill through all services and programs.
Provides guidance, leadership, and oversight for maintenance of vocational programs, including Clean Energy Pre-Apprenticeship, Clean Energy Navigator and Network Programs, and HVAC-R Training Program.
Creates and nurtures strategic partnerships, including employers, partners, and key leaders for programming.
Prepares reports and budgets and proactively works with the finance team and funders to track expenditures and ensure compliance with program requirements and funder approved budgets.
Ensures decisions are data-driven with strong attention to metrics, data, and trends.
Ensures mission services standards and regulations are met in all programs including state and federal guidelines, Goodwill Industries International regulations, and any other funding and/or regulatory statutes.
Motivates, coaches, and leads high performing Skilled Trades teams to achieve identified outcomes and expected results for identified programs.
Hires, trains, and coaches staff to work with participants and community partners to achieve strategic initiatives throughout service territory.
Works with program managers and partners to ensure thorough and accurate tracking of grant metrics.
Establishes and maintains high levels of service and confidentiality.
Understands and implements effective tools for data collection and reporting.
Ensures continuity of current funding with federal, state, and local agencies and works toward expanding funding opportunities.
Evaluates and improves programs and services to ensure Goodwill is offering relevant, equitable, and effective programs to the community.
Assists in applications for complimentary funding sources including private and public funding sources.
Strong program performance, including meeting federal, state, local and/or funder guidelines and expectations.
A strong, highly motivated management team who are well versed in program fields or disciplines.
Continuity and adherence to compliance and regulatory standards and a drive for continuous improvement in all programs.
High engagement with key relationships and other stakeholders.