Director of Career Services for Adult Populations at Full Employment Council, Inc.

Job Title: Director of Career Services for Adult Populations

Reports to: Senior VP/COO

Posting Date: 1/15/2024

Overview: The Director of Career Services for Adult Populations will lead a team to facilitate enrollment in workforce programs for special populations, including SNAP, TANF, Unemployment Insurance recipients, and low-income and underemployed individuals. The role involves ensuring successful training completion and employment retention in target industry sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Management: Direct and manage workforce services for target populations, including TANF, SNAP recipients, unemployed, economically disadvantaged, and dislocated workers.


• Outreach & Recruitment: Conduct outreach, recruitment, and assessment services for adult and target populations.


• Partnerships: Collaborate with partnership organizations, contract providers, and stakeholders to achieve employment goals.


• Marketing & Outreach: Execute marketing programs to connect adult job seekers with career assistance services, including training, job placement, and supportive services.


• Staff Leadership: Lead staff efforts to connect counseling and job placement with full-time employment and retention, meeting performance goals.


• Compliance: Ensure timely and appropriate compliance activities related to referrals, training, and placement retention.


• Client Support: Assist clients in developing training and employment strategies, providing pre- and post-employment services to secure and retain employment.


• Follow-Up: Provide follow-up services to ensure training results in employment and retention.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field.


• Extensive experience in leading and evaluating workforce programs targeting specific populations.


• Minimum of 1-5 years of management and case management experience. Successfully managed workforce programs


• Demonstrated experience in meeting established goals, benchmarks, and performance metrics. 


• Proficiency in managing multiple activities and working in a team environment.


• Experience in career or vocational counseling and working with federal programs.


• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment and manage projects to meet company goals.


• Flexibility and strong computer skills.


• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.


• Ability to pass a background check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Organizational and time management skills.


• Experience working with TANF recipients and low-income individuals, including women, minorities, unemployed, and underemployed.


• Budget management and personnel evaluation experience.


• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.


• Ability to work in a performance-based environment and achieve goals and objectives.

Apply online at: feckc.org, www.jobs.mo.gov or rwaddy@feckc.org

Location: 1740 Paseo KCMO (M-F 8-5)

Applications accepted until position is filled 

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The Full Employment Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Missouri Relay Services 711.