Position

Project Director

Reports To

Program Manager

Department

OA/CTS Department

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

Primary Position Objectives

Provides direct oversight of Job Corps outreach and admissions and career transition services staff in compliance with corporate, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Job Corps policies and requirements. Ensures that the Job Corps program maintains a positive public image, strong community and employer partnerships, a pool of eligible and committed applicants, and full utilization of Job Corps training opportunities at assigned Centers.

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Brief Description of Duties

Administration Procedures

• Provides direct over site to both the Outreach and Admissions and Career Transition Service contracts.
• Assists in recruitment, hiring, training, coaching, managing performance/evaluations, and progressive discipline to all direct reports in collaboration with corporate HR and Program Manager.
• Assists in the development and administration of standard operating plans and procedures.
• Develops and implements staff work schedules and coordinates assignments and activities of staff.
• Ensures full execution of established safety, security, quality, and operations policies, procedures, and practices.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the outreach/public education plan, Limited English Proficiency (LEP)/English Language Learner (ELL)plan to achieve and maintain overall design capacity and describes public education and outreach methods, activities, events, and linkages.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the career transition plan to ensure the provision of individualized career transition services to successfully place graduates and former enrollees in a job, the military, an apprenticeship, college, an education/-training program, or a job/college combination.
• Administers systems to assign eligible applicants to available training slots in accordance with contract goals set by the DOL NEAP, Center needs, and applicant interest. Provides timely travel authorization and arrival information to ACs and other appropriate parties as required.
• Conducts and documents quality and program integrity controls of student folders and all related information with emphasis on Eligibility Requirements for determining enrollment eligibility.
• Conducts and documents quality and program integrity controls of all job/school placements submitted for approval by contract staff in accordance with the PRH.
• Conducts and documents self-assessments and takes action necessary to improve overall contract performance.
• Prepares, submits, and analyzes a variety of qualitative, quantitative and narrative reports in accordance with specified requirements and as prescribed.
• Conducts and/or participates in corporate and DOL mandated training.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope and capabilities.
• Travel as required.
• Meets student placement goals and expectations as set by DOL.


 

Marketing

• Works cooperatively with schools, social service agencies, Youth Opportunity Grantees, One-Stop centers, youth councils, youth programs other employment and training programs, National Training Contractors (NTCs), NJCA members, state vocational rehabilitation agencies, associations, and other appropriate organizations to promote referral of applicants who are eligible to participate in the Job Corps program. Establishes working relationships and partnerships, including membership where appropriate, with One-Stop Centers, state and local workforce investment boards, youth councils that operate as part of local boards, and other local employment and training programs for youth.
• Assists in the development and implementation of the media advertising plan.


 

Position Competencies

Key Competencies

Performance Standards/Results

Effective Communication

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend.


 

Organization of Work

• Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.
• Initiates and responds to suggestions for improving service.


 

Qualifications

Extensive computer and internet literacy.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Access and Excel.

Experience

Four years’ experience working with youth.

One-year experience in project management, Job Corps OA project management experience preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field, and two years related supervisory experience; or

Associate degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field, and four years related supervisory experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Benefits Include

• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
• 13 Paid Holidays, PTO + More

LifeSkills Connections Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyle Wagner, Human Resource Manager, 833-311-1661 ext. 203 and kyle.wagner@lifeskillsconnection.com for assistance.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.

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