Workforce Development Supervisor - Automotive

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN)•Saint Paul, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Workforce Development Supervisor (WDS) provides team development, supervision to program staff, and may also provide direct services to program participants. The WDS is responsible for assigning work, monitoring the day-to-day activities of staff, and ensuring the delivery of excellent services with the goal of achieving optimum outcomes for each participant. The WDS resolves problems and issues and ensures that positive working relationships with internal and external partners are maintained. In a typical day, a Workforce Development Supervisor can expect to provide direct supervision to assigned staff and engage, motivate, and inspire them to achieve desired results. They are responsible for the quality of services provided by assigned staff and are also accountable for assisting the Manager for the overall excellence and success of the assigned program area. They also assist the manager to build a cohesive, focused program team by providing consistent direction, support and encouragement to achieve desired program results.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Efficient organizational and prioritization skills.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of social service systems and supports such as, but not limited to: WIOA, school systems, VRS, MFIP, MA, SNAP, Housing Supports, etc.
Familiarity with grants, funding sources and quality programs and services for person with barriers to employment.
Knowledge of plan development, goal writing, placement and case management techniques.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
Ability to meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes.
Knowledge of effective service intervention strategies and techniques in program area.
Motor vehicle record (MVR) check (no major violations, not more than two (2) minor violations, and not more than one (1) accident in the past three years).
Ability to meet GESMN's authorized driver requirements, including: Must have a valid driver's license.
Must have proof of auto insurance with a minimum of $300,000 combined limit for bodily injury and property damage coverage.
Must be 21 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision to assigned staff and engage, motivate, and inspire them to achieve desired results.
Responsible for quality of services provided by assigned staff.
Assist manager for the overall excellence and success of the assigned program area.
Assist manager to build a cohesive, focused program team by providing consistent direction, support and encouragement to achieve desired program results.
Assigning work.
Monitoring the day-to-day activities of staff.
Ensuring the delivery of excellent services with the goal of achieving optimum outcomes for each participant.
Resolving problems and issues.
Ensuring that positive working relationships with internal and external partners are maintained.