Job Type: Ministerial
Reports to: Senior Director
Position Description
This full-time, benefited position is responsible for developing an outcome-based program that connects job seekers and employers today, while also preparing individuals for jobs tomorrow, by managing the skills-based apprenticeship programs (Culinary Training and Car Care Clinic) and coordinating other life-skills training such as resume writing, interview skills, GED assistance, etc. Responsibilities include the direction, personnel administration, program management, reporting, fiscal planning and monitoring, staff training; logistics, business operation, compliance and risk management for assigned programs.
Direct Reports: 2 program instructors/coordinators and related volunteers
Ministerial
- As a ministerial representative of CCEOK it is expected that both professional and social behavior be aligned with the ethical and moral standards of the Catholic Church.
- Pray daily for the needs of the poor; opportunities include personal prayer, daily Mass, and/or adoration.
- Understanding of Catholic Social Teaching with a commitment to its application in the job function.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Motivate, lead and inspire staff and volunteers to accomplish the program’s vision and goals
- Oversee aspects of personnel management including annual evaluations, to supervise, guide, mentor, instruct, correct, admonish, appreciate and praise direct staff.
- Interface between team staff/volunteers and other CCEOK managers/directors / administrative leadership to responsibly communicate relevant and appropriate information
- Continually assess the need for workforce development services in Eastern Oklahoma as well as the needs of those we serve and mold program activities to meet those needs
- Implement the strategic plan within the program
- Build a common culture of ministry within the program
Workforce Development (Culinary Training Program and Mechanic Training Program)
- Develop an outcomes-based program that provides clients with the appropriate pathways and assistance to gain upward economic mobility
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders including local employers, educational institutions, and partner agencies that will achieve program outcomes
- Establish collaborative projects with educational institutions that provide work opportunities and internships at CCEOK
- Facilitate cross-program engagement to work on long-term plan of care for clients to find success in their job journey, addressing barriers and identifying solutions along the way
- Develop and implement a method to assess a client’s skills and aptitudes allowing them to discern their career path
- Develop and maintain an inventory of job training programs, certifications, scholarship opportunities, etc.
- Develop and maintain a network of job placement resources and opportunities
- Maintain relationships with employers and clients to ensure the proper fit
- Develop and implement job readiness resources
- Recruit volunteers to assist with car repairs, culinary training, life-skills training and various support roles
- Assess job training needs of the community and develop new job training programs in partnership with senior management
Car Care Clinic (New Initiative)
- Expand Car Care Clinic services with new volunteers
- Develop a plan for the scope of work on vehicles
- Coordinate across programs to serve existing clients
- Investigate mechanic job training programs and develop the program within the Car Care Clinic
Budgeting and Reporting
- Develop and provide input to the Sr. Director and other CCEOK management for the annual budget
- Responsible for monitoring funding sources and expenses
- Manage grant compliance and research new funding opportunities with the Development office
- Assure program success by defining and measuring outcomes in collaboration with the Sr. Director and team members
- Work closely with the Sr. Director and Director of Program Analytics to track relevant data, complete required reports, establish and communicate procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Management experience preferred
- Ability to lead teams and work in context with the larger organization as a whole
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Able to lift 30 pounds