Training & Employment Manager

Summary Purpose for the Position

Provides training & employment, & supportive services to the field office service delivery system on a daily basis, with responsibility for the successful completion of the operational goals and objectives for the office. 

Requirements (Education, Experience, Certification, Knowledge, Skill)

High School Diploma, up to 3 years of training and proficiency in job placement/development, development of training (skills and academic) and outreach/recruitment or 1 year demonstrated sales and marketing experience. 

Position also requires demonstrated experience providing services to target population through linkages with other community resources and/or agencies.

Position requires extensive computer & data entry experience, as well as working knowledge of common workforce software and applications.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, & recommending for enrollment, transfers, initial and ongoing senior participant job skills training.

Maintains and monitors complete and accurate records and files on all participants.

Compiles, interprets, analyzes and submits field office data in a timely manner.

Initiates and organized labor market studies for quality job development.

Establishment and maintenance of an employment referral network including a job bank.

Completion of program goals in collaboration with office staff and program management teams.

Develops, analyzes, distributes & ensures achievement of office goals & objectives. Innovative, creative & informed risk-taker. Engages in problem solving; suggests ways to improve performance& be more efficient.

Responsible for development, negotiation of employment, training activities and contracts.

Identification of problems and development of improvement plans for the office. 

Provision of recommendations to supervisor concerning field office actions/changes.

Ensure quality job placements & retention through ongoing identification of potential problems with both employers and participants. 

Coordinate and/or conducts case management, staff meetings and PAAC meetings. 

Ask questions and offer input for positive results and shares knowledge and information.

Disseminates program information to employers and service agencies.

Conducts outreach and recruitment to identify eligible participants. 

Conducts job development to secure & create training and placement opportunities for participants. 

Development and maintenance of written individual client transition plans for IEP. 

Develop relationships with clients to ensure buy-in.

Establishes a rapport with mature worker population to assure access & utilization of employment and training programs.

Insures strong community networks through collaboration with service provider agency representatives, community groups and area employers 

Exhibit full understanding of the T&E programs operated, including measures, goals and other specific program requirements. 

Working Conditions/Environment

Requires flexible work hours, including nights and weekends, extensive travel. 

Position is on-site office based with travel required within the counties served. 

Transportation Requirement

Position requires automobile, driver’s license and insurance. 

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