Workforce Engagement and Development Director - (Omaha, Nebraska, United States)

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Job description

Business: Boys Town
Job Summary:
The Director of Workforce Development is responsible for oversight in the areas of career exploration, employability and certification training and job placement. Build and develop community stakeholder relationships within the community. Provide support and guidance to high schoolers preparing for post-graduation options. Help youth successfully transition to independence. Oversee the scholarship process and staff.
Learn about the Aftercare department and services here: Boys Town Aftercare Services (vimeo.com)
Responsibilities:
Oversees workforce development efforts with the goal of providing participants with the education and support necessary to make strong, suitable post-graduation decisions.

• Develop relationships and collaborates with community stakeholders and consumers to develop and design programs to assist participants in transitioning to the workforce.
• Develops and implements strategies to acquire business sites for participant placement, to promote successful participant performance, and to maintain positive relationships with the business community.
• Coordinates with Aftercare and Youth Care to develop intervention strategies necessary to improve participant performance in community work settings.
• Provides training via workshops and one on one conversations regarding soft skills training, unique coping skills training, and workforce readiness training; coordinates and secures presenters for workshops.
• Develops post-placement plans to help participants succeed at the worksite.
• Builds and maintains relationships with employers to ensure quality of the program and a positive experience for participants.
• Coordinates partnerships with educational institutions.
• Provides career exploration opportunities by exposing youth to non-degreed careers and enrolling them in individualized certifications and vocational programs.
• Ensures participants are matched with job shadowing, internship, and job placements, and other resources. Coordinates career fairs.
• Responsible for continuous development, implementation and marketing of the program and activities.
• Promotes the program by serving on task forces and relevant workforce development committees within the community.
• Manages the program budget including developing budget proposals, justifying expenses, and monitoring expenditures.
• Processes intake and enrollment of youth into the program and coaches, supports and advocates for youth.
• Engages youth in motivating activities and offering stipends to incentivize ongoing participation through completion of the program and job retention.
• Hires, trains, and evaluates staff.
• Meets with contacts at various locations; utilizes own vehicle and Boys Town vehicle to travel to work destinations and to transport youth as authorized.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school; Master's degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual MVR, plus provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job. Must meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws.
• This position must be available to provide crisis response and must be available to work non-traditional business hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of a variety of behaviors and circumstances that may impact one's performance in various work environments.
• Working knowledge of state and federal child labor laws and worker permit regulations.
• Knowledge of work demands and work ethics across a variety of business settings.
• Organizational skills to independently manage youth in school to work experiences.
• Analytical skills to interpret participant assessment results, behavior, work capabilities, and potential to be successful in post-secondary education
• Knowledge of the post-secondary opportunities available to participants with interest and demonstrated success in the Career Readiness Center programs; understanding of the post-secondary education application process and the process to receive post-secondary financial aid.
• Ability to design and conduct evaluation activities regarding child behavior problems.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of the Boys Town Model and of the Family Home Program.
• Ability to successfully lead a team of associates.

About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

Date Posted: November 30, 2021
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-.