Responsible to the Director of Workforce Development for the implementation, staff supervision and administration of Illinois Youth Investment Programs grant. This team member is responsible for the overall success of the IYIP RockForWork program. This is accomplished by planning and managing program operations, facilitating coordination and teamwork among staff, leading program and policy development; providing general management of program budgets and reporting to funding sources, and developing/strengthening relationships in the community. This team member must have strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, supervisory and organizational skills, as well as access to reliable transportation. Must exercise independent judgment, initiative and flexibility.

Responsibilities

Program Operations

• Implementation and management of the Illinois Youth Investment Program to include: staff supervision, program development, policies and procedures, as well as monitoring program outcomes
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the Comprehensive Community Solutions mission, vision, values and policies
• Translate grant requirements and outcome targets into program plans, policies, forms, reports, etc.
• Supports the Comprehensive Community Solutions Strategic Plan and prepared to assume different/changing or additional responsibilities as the position and/or program develops in accordance with the strategic plan
• Assists in the development of program budgets, manages program budgets, monitors program expenditures, ensures internal controls, and processes/coordinates all finance-related paperwork with the Department Director and CCS fiscal office
• Ensures compliance with all funding budget and program requirements, including completion/maintenance of all program-required documentation, outcome measurement tools, participant files, and required reports (including data entry)
• Develops, directs and implements a recruitment plan and/or entry system for program participants and oversees waiting lists, as applicable
• Participates in development/implementation of grant/funding requests, annual work plans, evaluation activities
• Develop and implement plans for continuous improvement.
• Develops positive, meaningful, collaborative relationships with Comprehensive Community Solutions programs/staff and external service providers to assist in the coordination of employment and training services and the development of collaborative opportunities
• Works with staff and Department Director to identify program needs and development opportunities
• Provide leadership to the program staff in the delivery of education, training career development, and placement.
• Engaged in and supportive of fund development efforts related to the seeking of donor support for programs and Comprehensive Community Solutions funding through the Development Director
• Complete related work as assigned within the scope of responsibility and skills required for the job
• Attends staff, department, agency and local community meetings as needed/required
• Make and maintain trainee paper files in accordance to funding source, legal and agency requirements; are up-to-date, correct and kept locked in the designated file room.
• Keep track of daily program activities and prepare the daily schedule for distribution.
• Coordinate and complete trainee evaluations. Work with other staff members to ensure an overall evaluation that includes each component of the program.
• Coordinate weekly staff meeting with other staff to maintain a consistent approach to individual career plan implementation, expanding personal growth, and workforce development.
• Review and approve student enrollment, attendance, incentives and outcomes.

Service Delivery/Supervision

• Supervises program staff, volunteers and interns, ensures staff are meeting position responsibilities, completes annual staff evaluations, identifies staff training/development needs, provides corrective action plans as needed, and facilitates regular staff meetings
• Ensures participants receive services appropriate to/in accordance with the policies, procedures and goals/requirements of the program
• Develops support team service delivery environment
• Provides direct services to program participants as needed
• Facilitates case staffing

Communication

• Assist in preparation and presentation of funding proposals and other funding source reporting or public speaking requests
• Meet consistently with staff documenting meetings and providing effective feedback to staff on their professional development
• Provide monthly program updates and development efforts to Department Director
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills demonstrate nonjudgmental approach and style

Skills

• Ability to gather and interpret data, write research reports, work effectively with low-income and professional groups and express ideas clearly and objectively in oral and written form.
• Excellent computer skills including the ability to perform intermediate to advance functions in Microsoft word, excel and databases. Must maintain and produce reports utilizing databases.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and work in a deadline driven environment.
• Must be highly organized, accurate and detail oriented.
• Must have strong interpersonal and customer relations skills, and must demonstrate good professional judgment, reliability and a commitment to cultural competency.
• Consistent, dependable with the ability to work independently as well as a team member.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records/information and establish priorities to meet deadlines
• Proficient in operation of personal computers (Windows-based Word, Excel, Access)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person