Program Manager Job Listing at Eckerd Connects in Oxnard, CA (Job ID 8971)

Description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits:

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance

Salary: $75,000 to $80,000

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Workforce Development Program Manager is responsible for supporting and monitoring the delivery of high-quality programs, in accordance with contract specifications, by supervising all Workforce Development Specialist.  This includes but is not limited to the management of Work Based Learning budgets and tracking, including daily project management; building partnerships to secure job placements for clients, the ability to interpret Labor Market Information; performance management; contract compliance; and resource allocation.  To succeed in this role an applicant must possess strict attention to detail, timeliness, proficiency of electronic systems, and the ability to build relationships with staff and community.  

• Supervise all Workforce Development contracted activities and services at assigned sites to ensure model integrity and contractual compliance.
• Interview, hire, train, and directly supervise staff at assigned program.  Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for assigned staff, as well as other evaluation tools for measuring outcome performance.
• Maintain program/department entry into data systems through accurate and timely input of referrals, client and/or staff demographics, billing, attendance, event, and assessment data.  
• Facilitate and coordinate/attend activities in the community relating to employment services.        Connect with employers and community organizations on a frequent basis to market and enrich the program and the success of participants.  
• Ensure regular contact with employers to monitor employment satisfaction and to suggest refinement of requirements to better prepare participants and meet employer hiring needs.  In doing so, seeking to maintain a positive relationship with our partnered employers.
• Work with clients to develop assigned subsidized placements, accurately complete Worksite Agreements, and review policies and processes with participants and employers.
• Develop and/or strengthen relationships with local employers, colleges, military, and social service agencies leading to fulfillment of contractual objectives.
• Monitor and manage the entry of data collected on client and employer activity in internal and/or state systems.  Maintain accurate participant records by performing filing and general clerical functions.
• Track and report placement activities and work with staff to identify job placement concerns based on these reports.   Assist in proposing solutions to better serve both client and employer.
• Program marketing, minimum one event per quarter (Specialized Recruitments, job fair).
• Understanding of Labor Market Information, Demand Occupations, and trends in employment. 
• Ability to travel as needed to perform duties of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Social Work, Human Services or related field required. May substitute an Associate Degree with four years of experience. May substitute 10 years of related experience if no degree.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience hiring, training, and managing staff.  Experience working with the targeted population preferred.
• Ability to assume responsibility without direct supervision; to exercise initiative, judgment, decision-making, and flexibility. Excellent interpersonal communication, detail-oriented, analytical approach, verbal and written communication, adaptability.  Able to maintain confidentiality, commitment to professional standards and personal development.   Strong organizing and planning skills. Able to maintain confidentiality, commitment to professional standards and personal development.    Strong organizing and planning skills.  Knowledgeable in the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Able to interface and maintain effective relationships at all levels in the organization.   Able to make decisions on procedural and technical levels. Capable of functioning in a stressful environment. Additionally, the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of participants, staff, and community is necessary, with sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic needs of the service population.  
• Must successfully pass a background screening process, including, but not limited to, state, local, and funder criminal background check requirements. Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy. Eckerd Connects adheres to California law CA A.B. 2188 regarding employer drug screening, for California residents.
• Must have appropriate and valid state driver's license, be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance, and be able to drive for business purposes.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Workforce Programs:

Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers.  Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities.  We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.

Our Program Location:

Eckerd Connects | Workforce Development

2901 N Ventura Rd. 3rd Floor

Oxnard, California 93036

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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.    Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  Relay Services Dial 711. Submit Request: https://eckerd.org/about-us/contact-us/     

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Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.