Workforce Development Director

Career Systems Development Corporation•Springdale, OR

4h•$68,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, manages, and coordinates the employability assurance function which includes career readiness, career transition and trainee records. Manages and supervises the activities of the Workforce Development Department to include outreach and admissions (OA), pre-separation readiness, career transition (CTS), and trainee records. Responsible for awareness and familiarity with the National and Regional Job Corps Office goals, business plans, projects and initiatives ensuring principles and objectives are incorporated into the Center’s programming. Ensures and maintains the highest level of Data Integrity in all reporting of Center statistics, placements, and outcomes. Administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with Career Systems policy. Provides in-service training for departmental staff as required. Projects statistical information and establishes goals for upcoming year. Conducts regular staff meetings. Adheres to all deadlines established by the Center Director, Regional Office, Corporate Office, and National Office. Attends required staff training sessions and staff meetings. Promote and provide good working relationships with local business, Career Centers, Social Service Agencies, Military personnel, Colleges, Post-Secondary Schools/Training personnel and High School Administrators. Assists in job development activities and new employer development. Directs and monitors completion of forms pertaining to applicant folders for accuracy and compliance. Ensure that the center maintains professional marketing materials for both OA and CTR/CTS to share with students, graduates, community members and staff. Ensure that the center maintains tools and information materials pertaining to social service providers, college Financial Aid, Social Security Administration programs, Housing Authorities and state and local programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in work related area or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years work-related experience, one of which was in a supervisory capacity.
Working knowledge of education and vocational training programs.
Ability to effectively relate to disadvantaged youth.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to motivate and inspire staff.
Excellent organizational skills.
Knowledge of local labor market and ability to analyze labor market trends.
Must obtain and maintain valid CPR/First Aid Certification.
Must possess a valid State driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Previous Job Corps experience.

Responsibilities

Manages and supervises the activities of the Workforce Development Department to include outreach and admissions (OA), pre-separation readiness, career transition (CTS), and trainee records.
Responsible for awareness and familiarity with the National and Regional Job Corps Office goals, business plans, projects and initiatives ensuring principles and objectives are incorporated into the Center’s programming.
Ensures and maintains the highest level of Data Integrity in all reporting of Center statistics, placements, and outcomes.
Administers disciplinary procedures in accordance with Career Systems policy.
Provides in-service training for departmental staff as required.
Projects statistical information and establishes goals for upcoming year.
Conducts regular staff meetings.
Adheres to all deadlines established by the Center Director, Regional Office, Corporate Office, and National Office.
Attends required staff training sessions and staff meetings.
Promote and provide good working relationships with local business, Career Centers, Social Service Agencies, Military personnel, Colleges, Post-Secondary Schools/Training personnel and High School Administrators.
Assists in job development activities and new employer development.
Directs and monitors completion of forms pertaining to applicant folders for accuracy and compliance.
Ensure that the center maintains professional marketing materials for both OA and CTR/CTS to share with students, graduates, community members and staff.
Ensure that the center maintains tools and information materials pertaining to social service providers, college Financial Aid, Social Security Administration programs, Housing Authorities and state and local programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.