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Safer Foundation

Location: ChicagoIL 60612 Document ID: A8242-3WBL Posted on: 2014-06-1806/18/2014 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Not Specified2014-07-18
 

Training to Work Program Manager

Title:                Training to Work Program Manager

Program:        Community Corrections

Location:        808 S. Kedzie, Chicago, IL

To apply, please click: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=9774171

Please note: After you “submit” your application, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Program Manager will provide management and oversight for overall programmatic activities and day to day management of the Training to Work training and job placement program and work closely with internal and external partners to ensure quality program outcomes in the areas of case management, work readiness, job training and job placement. Ensure that all programmatic and administrative responsibilities meet or exceed all Safer’s standards.

  • Collaborate with partner agencies to provide comprehensive intensive case

management services that support and meet the contractual obligations of the

overall training and job placement program.

  • Through job readiness training, provide a wide variety of group and individual skill-building services in order to prepare participants for entering the workplace and retaining work skills.
  • All participants have fully executed and successfully completed all the required training hours to complete the program and to secure job placement.
  • Collaborate with all partners to ensure that a comprehensive participant recruitment and selection process is implemented to ensure appropriate participant alignment and match, based on program and contractual requirements.

 

  • Manage the proper implementation of our internal database tracking system and create all required reports and maintain audit ready records.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Two years supervisory experience
  • Two years teaching, facilitation or coaching/mentoring experience
  • Experience in start-up programs
  • Program design and planning skills.
  • Knowledge of the specific barriers that people with a criminal records face regarding academic development
  • Knowledge of learning styles and how to help overcome barriers to successful learning
  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests, learning and motivation; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  • Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics and societal trends and influences
  • Knowledge of computer-based applications such as Microsoft Word, Axiom
  • Skilled in writing accurate and detailed case notes
  • Skilled in active listening and conveying information to others effectively
  • Skilled in Critical Thinking, judgment and decision-making

 

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience

Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

     
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