Operations Director
About The Position
Salary: $70-75,000/year Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then this position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team. Scope of Position: Provide leadership and direction for the staff. Ensure consistent management and oversight of WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth regulations. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients. Work directly with the EDSI Regional Director and Leadership Team, as well as the funder and partners to enhance program services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree, and three years of work experience in case management/human services or related experience
- Demonstrated experience managing, directing and coordinating a high-performing team to include professional development and mentorship
- Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
- Experience in a team-oriented environment with an ability to work independently
- Ability to converse with a wide range of professionals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude
- Florida Workforce Professional Certification Tier I required (must be completed within 1 year of employment)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Valid Driver’s License
Responsibilities
- Model Servant Leadership by living EDSI’s core values
- Establish professional working relationships with community organizations
- Attend required meetings with local and state representatives regarding job placement and job retention issues and apprise staff of discussions held at these meetings
- Maintain accurate participant tracking information
- Act as a liaison between the local office and EDSI office in Dearborn, providing documentation when requested
- Assist in compiling information into reports for EDSI, Board of Directors, and the State as needed
- Facilitate weekly staff meetings
- Conduct internal programmatic monitoring of team to ensure compliance.
- Give recommendations for hiring and termination of staff
- Will keep executive level and senior management informed of all activities and any potential issues occurring in the centers
- Seek training and information on new and innovative programs that could have a positive effect on operations
- Research new approaches and products to provide continuous improvement and market alignment as changes occur with the economy
- Attend workforce development training opportunities throughout Florida and sometimes outside of the state for topics dealing with workforce programs and issues that could have an impact on programs
- Participate in quarterly One-Stop Operator Partner Meetings
- Conduct coaching with staff on personnel issues and develop corrective action plans as necessary
- Maintain compliance with all EDSI and board policies and procedures including personnel policies
- Review monthly budgets to monitor expenditures and approve expense reports
- Communicate with EDSI’s Regional Director of Operations about successes and areas of support needed to attain program goals
- Travel between offices and to local businesses and partners in the Capital Region
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings with all Career Source departments
- Other opportunities as available
Benefits
- Certified Evergreen
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
