Job Abstract

Program Manager
Two Year Assignment- JOBS Program

General Description:

This full time position, under the supervision of the Administrator, is responsible for managing a minimal caseload and supervising the work of the employment case managers and coordinator. This position is also responsible for coordinating all employment resources issues related to the clients.

Qualified applicants will have the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Supervising the staff of Employment Case Manager and Coordinator.
• Developing and maintaining a database of employment opportunity for an offender population
• Assisting employers in establishing recruiting standards, which will benefit the hard-to-place skilled disadvantaged applicant
• Helping clients develop job-search, job application and interviewing skills
• Empowering clients with pertinent information regarding federal, state and local employment laws
• Providing follow-up counseling for clients to ensure effective work ethics
• Facilitating one-on-one and group personal development sessions
• Preparing and providing accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company and contract guidelines
• Participating in mandated training and staff development activities
• Performing other job-related duties as may be required by the Director

A working knowledge of:

• Modern employment principles and practices relevant to community corrections
• Federal, State and local employment laws
• Agency contractual agreement with the Department of Corrections as it relates to Employment and Vocational training
• Theories on career development, job placement and work ethics
• Effective counseling techniques
• Employment opportunities convenient to the population served
• Available support services, including assessment, testing tools and opportunities for skill development

The demonstrated ability to:

• Plan, organize and manage a caseload
• Orient, train, develop and supervise the work of other employment resource case managers effectively
• Interpret rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and the standards and objectives of the company and contracting agencies
• Interpret contractual and administrative rights and obligations of clients
• Compile weekly statistics for Monthly Report
• Monitor site visits of current and prospective employers of clients
• Maintain accurate employment/vocational training records and documentation for all clients
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with the contractual agency, employers and vocational training support groups in neighboring communities
• Act decisively, tactfully and with firmness in emergency situations
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing with all levels of the organization and other components of the Criminal Justice System
• Meet contracting agency clearance requirements

Academic and work experiences:

Three years of satisfactory performance as an employment resource counselor or case manager (supervisory experience preferred) in a correctional environment. Valid drivers license required.

This position requires a BA degree in the Social Sciences or Business

Please note this position is a contracted two-year assignment.