YouthBuild Program Director

Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri•Cape Girardeau, MO

About The Position

Job Overview: YouthBuild Program Director Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Support all aspects of day-to-day programming such as: recruitment, intake, case management, HSE Instruction, on-site job training, and graduate services. Provide leadership and oversight integrating job readiness preparation into all aspects of the program Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise the YouthBuild staff Organize, plan, and participate in program orientation and initial “Mental Toughness” training Responsible for staff development, planning, development, implementation, and assessment of the program Effectively manage and work closely with direct reports in order to ensure quality service delivery in addition to positive program outcomes Ensure that all elements of the program work together as a holistic model Plan regular partner meetings to review program deliverables and programmatic concerns Provide ongoing evaluation and analysis of current service offerings and their impact on overall performance goals Collect required data accordingly and submit reports to the city/state/federal agencies and private foundation partners by ensuring documentation and data input requirements are met which substantiate grant performance measures Work closely with the Executive Director to analyze data on a monthly basis Develop a broad understanding of workforce development practices and innovations, labor market information, sectoral employment approach, and local, state, and federal regulatory changes Work collaboratively with the Executive DIrector to perform outreach at local businesses and organizations Cultivate high-level employer engagement Participate and represent CPSEMO within networks Attend and represent CPSEMO at Federal, State, and local YouthBuild conferences Represent the CPSEMO YouthBuild Program at all meetings, events, and other required functions Report to the Director of Workforce Initiatives Other duties and special projects as assigned Qualifications: 3 Years experience in the field of youth employment and/or with the disconnected youth population. 5 Years experience in the Construction Industry and/or related fields. Computer literacy and competency in Microsoft Word. Multi-tasker and exceptional communication skills are a must Possess strong supervisory, collaboration, and organizational skills. Excellent writing and communication skills required. Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional disposition Essential Education & Experience: High School diploma or GED Adaptability – adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events Dependability – consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance Physical Demands and Work Environment: Occasional weekend and evening work to support the organization’s fundraising events and activities. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. General Statement: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to said policies

Requirements

3 Years experience in the field of youth employment and/or with the disconnected youth population.
5 Years experience in the Construction Industry and/or related fields.
Computer literacy and competency in Microsoft Word.
Multi-tasker and exceptional communication skills are a must
Possess strong supervisory, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Excellent writing and communication skills required.
Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a professional disposition
High School diploma or GED
Adaptability – adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
Dependability – consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance

Responsibilities

Support all aspects of day-to-day programming such as: recruitment, intake, case management, HSE Instruction, on-site job training, and graduate services.
Provide leadership and oversight integrating job readiness preparation into all aspects of the program
Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise the YouthBuild staff
Organize, plan, and participate in program orientation and initial “Mental Toughness” training
Responsible for staff development, planning, development, implementation, and assessment of the program
Effectively manage and work closely with direct reports in order to ensure quality service delivery in addition to positive program outcomes
Ensure that all elements of the program work together as a holistic model
Plan regular partner meetings to review program deliverables and programmatic concerns
Provide ongoing evaluation and analysis of current service offerings and their impact on overall performance goals
Collect required data accordingly and submit reports to the city/state/federal agencies and private foundation partners by ensuring documentation and data input requirements are met which substantiate grant performance measures
Work closely with the Executive Director to analyze data on a monthly basis
Develop a broad understanding of workforce development practices and innovations, labor market information, sectoral employment approach, and local, state, and federal regulatory changes
Work collaboratively with the Executive DIrector to perform outreach at local businesses and organizations
Cultivate high-level employer engagement
Participate and represent CPSEMO within networks
Attend and represent CPSEMO at Federal, State, and local YouthBuild conferences
Represent the CPSEMO YouthBuild Program at all meetings, events, and other required functions
Report to the Director of Workforce Initiatives
Other duties and special projects as assigned