Youth Build Manager

Provides programmatic management oversight of Youth Build program; oversees counseling and case management, vocational training, educational activities, leadership development and civic engagement components.
Manages required partnerships and seeks additional leveraged resources.
Ensures full success of Youth Build participants and program outcomes.
*Essential Job Functions:* · In collaboration with the Director Manages the various program components including, but not limited to, education, vocational training, counseling and case management, placement, leadership development, and civic engagement.
· Supervising daily staff activities to ensure effective and efficient services are provided to Youth Build participants.
· Manages the activities and operations of the Youth Build program, and related projects and initiatives.
· Responsible for making programmatic decisions, which benefit the program and participants.
· Addressing compliance and performance matters as related to Department of Labor standards and regulations.
· Provides management oversight to ensure updated data in DOL Youth Build Management Information System is maintained to full compliance.
· Manages the assessment of work readiness needs of Youth Build participants to ensure necessary resources are provided to meet such needs.
· Establishes and maintains necessary and required partnerships to ensure requirements of program are fully met.
· Seeks additional partnerships for purposes of leveraging resources for program and participants.
· Builds and sustains workable partnerships with community organizations and federal, state, city, and county agencies.
· Manages the implementation of new career pathways/partnerships by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with essential education entities, non-profit agencies, faith-based agencies, private-sector businesses, etc.
· Presents to and speaks with various organizations about the Youth build program and follows up when necessary.
· Oversees the process of marketing Youth employment and training programs to potential employers; develops and facilitates Youth Build presentations.
· Conducts workshops for businesses and community organizations interested in providing work experiences, internships, job shadowing activities, mentors, etc.
· Works closely with the Fiscal department to ensure full budgetary compliance with WIOA and grant funding.
· Ensures grant match requirements are met and adequately recorded and stored.
· Writes and participates in solicitation of grant applications for, but not limited to, DOL ETA Youth Build, Youth Build USA, AmeriCorps, etc.
· Oversees administration and implementation of supplemental grants for programs, such as AmeriCorps, and others as awarded.
· Manages and coordinates the monitoring of the program as determined by the Federal Project Officer, DOL, DETR, and/or Workforce Connections.
· Ensures corrective action plans and responses are adequately and appropriately submitted and implemented.
· Ensures DOL Youth Build performance measures are exceeded and evaluates performance outcomes annually.
· Coordinates various resource information to analyze performance data, Workforce Connections’ policies and procedures, and federal regulations that impact the planning and evaluation of Workforce Connections’ Youth Build program.
· Develops strategies for the pursuit of Youth Build grants utilizing best practices and research.
· Coordinates Youth Build Council efforts, programs, agenda items for discussion and possible action.
· Provides staff support to WC Board, Committees, and Panels when necessary and/or determined by Director, Workforce Development Programs · Prepares and presents timely updates, reports and other necessary communications to the Director, Workforce Development Programs.
· Serves as a Youth Build program representative of Workforce Connections in all capacities to outside entities, such as colleges, training institutions, businesses, and other interested parties.
· Oversees the coordination and/or attends conventions, expos, trade shows, conferences, and various public events.
· Plans, administers, and prepares a variety of narrative and statistical reports.
• Manage confidential information.
· Regular and consistent attendance.
· Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: - *Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field* *- Minimum of 3 years of experience in program management or a similar role* - Strong knowledge of behavioral health principles and practices - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families - Proven ability to supervise and lead a team effectively - Experience in budgeting and financial management - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines *Bilingual in Spanish preferred * Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30,000.
00 - $38,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Pharr, TX 78577: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person