Company Description

Community Inclusion and Development Alliance (CIDA) is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization based in Queens, NY. Our mission is to increase inclusion opportunities and strengthen the capacities of individuals with disabilities. CIDA provides family support and inclusive community programs, while fostering workforce development and non-profit based cooperative projects. We collaborate with local partners and social service organizations, using innovative approaches to promote the inclusion of individuals with disabilities. CIDA is committed to a discrimination-free environment and believes in the value of supporting one another to help individuals with disabilities succeed in the workforce and lead self-determined lives.

Role Description:

This is a full-time on-site role for a Workforce Development Manager at CIDA in Queens, NY. This is managerial work in directing the planning, analysis, development, implementation and evaluation of workforce development programs for people with disabilities.

An employee in this job manages and directs staff engaged in workforce development programs and activities related to planning, fiscal support, grant acquisitioning and monitoring, training, employment initiatives and/or program performance assessment. Work involves providing consultation and guidance to supervisors regarding the assignment and monitoring of work and resolution of employment-related problems and issues. Work also involves interceding in the resolution of particularly difficult problems and providing consultation to executive staff regarding status and progress of projects and program activity. Work is reviewed by the Executive Director for timeliness, soundness of decision-making and adherence to established objectives and policies.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages, directs and participates in the continuous review and analysis of workforce development program initiatives to ensure attainment of stated program goals and objectives.
• Be able to work with employers and businesses to create jobs for clients with disabilities.
• Be able to develop business plans, execute and manage projects.
• Works with staff professionals, local officials and other partner representatives to coordinate development and enhancement.
• Directs and participates in the development of program operating procedures.
• Develops, through individual and group programs, the efficiency and skill of clients.
• Plans, directs and participates in training activities.
• Participates in conferences, seminars and task force initiatives.
• Performs the full range of supervisory duties.
• Employees in this job may participate in the performance of their subordinates’ work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.
• Performs other related duties.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in workforce development programs for people with disabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Education)
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws, policies and procedures applicable to workforce development programs for people with disabilities.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of personnel administration and employee supervision.
• Ability to evaluate workforce development programs for effectiveness and make program improvements.
• Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties.
• Ability to analyze program data and prepare summaries with conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to express ideas effectively orally.
• Ability to express ideas effectively in writing.
• Experiences in worker's cooperatives is highly valued
• Experience in the non-profit sector and grant management is a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Workforce development: 4 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bayside, NY 11361 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bayside, NY 11361: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person