One Stop Manager

Eckerd Connects•Florence, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Make more than a Living, Make a Difference. Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers. Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities. We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (social services, counseling, business), from an accredited College or University.
3+ years relevant work experience.
Past experience working with the targeted population.
Experience with social services in the community, particularly in workforce, employment and training.
Demonstrated proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, database tracking systems.
Facilitate travel through the assigned area.
Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd’s Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
May be required to travel within a six county region.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all partners are on working together to meet or exceed contractual performance goals within the guidelines of the operating budget and program deliverables.
Interpret federal legislation, state guidance, and communiqués for appropriate implementation to ensure quality services.
Establish policies and procedures for center operations, safety and crisis response management.
Ensure a positive customer experience for the One Stop Centers in the region
Assist in establishing linkages with other community service related agencies; assist with negotiating contracts.
Assist in creating and maintaining agreements (MOUs & MOAs) with partners in the region
Assist with the development of the program budgets and manage programs within budget.
Attend staff Training & Development in compliance with Eckerd Kids policies and contract requirements.
Supervises management and front line staff to build community partnerships.
Ensures that center staff are deployed appropriately, and that staffing ratios are in compliance with service plan.
Conduct business development activities and assist in responding to RFP’s, grant opportunities, in an effort to grow business in the Region.
Community outreach service agencies to assist where necessary to fulfill delivery of contract compliance.