Empowering at-risk youths with career training and life skills.
Job Summary: Plans, directs, and supervises the operation of the Vocational Training Department.
Duties/Responsibilities:
This is a supervisory management position and may serve as senior staff duty officer on a rotating basis.Employee provides, and ensures staff assigned to their supervision provide, services that meet the needs of students in a timely professional manner with the highest degree of customer service in mind.Adheres to all Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) and Career Systems Development Corps (CSDC) policies and procedures, and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Maintains confidentiality but reports significant events or situations immediately through approved channels to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff. Ensures that all required reporting occurs, and that students receive emergency services as needed.Ensures equipment and assigned work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with center, state, and federal standards. This position does include conducting quarterly property counts, submitting property relocation requests, and may serve as a property custodian. Submits maintenance requests as needed.Conducts interviews of perspective new employees and makes recommendations for, or against hire, based of state and federal laws, and company policy.Conducts formal performance evaluations for staff under supervision in a timely manner and provides regular and ongoing performance feedback.Responsible for initiating and reviewing student records, student files, ESPs, case notes, forms, and report accuracy. Ensures they are complete, timely, and in compliance with PRH and company polices.Coordinates the development of the Center’s annual CTST plan.Coordinates the Workforce Council in conjunction with other center staff. Attends training seminars and conferences to keep abreast of changes and trends.Must model the Company Core Values and the operating principles at all times.Qualifications:
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in work-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Holds any state and/or federal certifications required for the position. Experience in teaching which might include disadvantaged youth is highly desirable.
Preferred: Master’s degree in work-related field, expansive experience with disadvantaged youth. Three years teaching experience to include one year in supervisory capacity. Vocational Teaching certificate.
Knowledge: Sound working knowledge of vocational training programs, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, ability to inspire and motivate staff, ability to effectively relate to student population, must obtain and maintain valid CPR/FA Certification.
Physical Requirements:
Frequently
Sitting
Seeing
Hearing
Speaking
Occasionally
Standing
Walking
Bending
Stooping
Squatting
Flexibility
Seldom
Climbing
Lifting 50 pounds
Carrying
Kneeling
Pushing/Pulling
Running
Driving
Environmental Demands:
Equipment: Ability to operate office equipment
Work Alone: Occasionally works alone
Work With Others: 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments
Reading: Ability to read at a college level
Writing: Ability to write at a college level