GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the development and implementation of the Workforce Development and Training programs on a territory-wide basis; through program design, program management, implementation and development that results in the individual served receiving quality services in a timely manner. Manage yearly budget to ensure location is efficient and maintaining positive outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist Regional Manager and upper management in identifying the needs of the target populations and employment opportunities, within each territory, design programs that will most effectively help trainees achieve their employment goals while satisfying referral sources, and other agencies requirements. Maintain an open line of communication with referral sources to ensure proper services are being offered to meet the individual's needs. Ensure compliance with Goodwill Industries' policies, procedures and safety standards throughout the Workforce Development and Training Division operations. Responsible for ensuring that the Workforce Development and Training Division staff deliver quality services, meet the needs for all trainees, work efficiently, and perform all duties as assigned. This includes completing scheduled site visits and unscheduled site visits of all staff and all training locations. Review and revise as needed all Trainee reports and Invoices turned in by staff. Train staff on recognizing errors in their reports and assist with corrections needed. Ensure invoices and reports are correct and submitted to upper management within 5 working days of service completion. Responsible for the highest quality, on-going training programs, individual case management and other program services territory-wide. Recruit and train Job Coaches, and other Workforce Development and Training employees. Provide training on intakes, Individual Service Plan (ISP), Individual Employment Plan (IEP), and Case Management, etc. Ensure that all trainee records are kept accurately. Develop relationships with the local community and employers to promote awareness of Goodwill Industries Workforce Development and Training Programs. Build these relationships to assist trainees in obtaining meaningful employment opportunities. Represent Goodwill Industries in a professional manner. Make upper management aware of any community funding opportunities that are present. Increase the flow of referrals to and thru Goodwill Industries Workforce Development and Training Programs. Ensure compliance with organization's policies, procedures, and safety standards throughout the Training Centers operation. Ensure that all Workforce Development and Training programming conforms to applicable Federal and State standards and laws and the Corporate Code of Ethics and Vision Statement. Ensure Workforce Development and Training compliance with Goodwill Industries, Inc. safety and housekeeping practices. District Manager must be CESP certified within 18 months of becoming manager and maintain said certification. District Manager must monitor and manage staff hours efficiently. Complete all payroll in ADP for employees and trainees. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise employees who are responsible for trainees and employees in the Workforce Development and Training Center. Responsible for the overall development, direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Training Centers programming. Carry out management/supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures and applicable federal and state laws. Completes Payroll as listed above.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirement listed below is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Must be aware of trainee needs, community resources, business and industry requirements, programming standards, and how all of the above fit together for the designing of a comprehensive and individualized trainee development program. Must be CESP certified within 18 months of becoming manager and maintain said certification. A person in this position must possess and maintain a valid Ohio and/or West Virginia Driver's License. Must remain insurable under the organization's common insurance carrier.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Education, Business Administration, or equivalent training.

EXPERIENCE

One to Three years, of rehabilitation counseling training and supervisory experience required. Computer knowledge and usage in areas of spreadsheet development, databases, brochure development, etc. required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to promote and develop quality individualized Workforce Development and Training program, with budget and management controls of a major training division of Zanesville Welfare Organization and Goodwill Industries, Inc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly uses hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee must reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently must stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Experience:

effective: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person