Workforce Development Manager (Outreach), (1538)

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

JOB SUMMARY: The Workforce Development Manager (Outreach) builds and cultivates effective collaborations with existing and potential corporate employers and organizations to provide mutually beneficial job opportunities for clients within the department. The position supports programs that provide individualized job-searching services. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cultivate, manage and nurture employer partnerships with diverse businesses and organizations to include educational institutions and government entities for workforce development programs within the department.

1. Develop and implement systems and processes to maintain and enhance current employer relationships.
2. Monitor and assess the success of employer relationships.
3. Create a database of employers for the different programs and their clients.
4. Create opportunities and mechanisms for engaging with new employers.
5. Develop ways to recognize employers and their work with Catholic Charities.

• Ensure prompt and regular communication in support of overall program goals and objectives.

1. Report out monthly benchmarks and outputs established by the Director of Employment and Social Services Department Directors.
2. Confer with the manager(s) regularly to assess the job development and placement status of the clients and their needs.

• Support supervisor with the development of goals, outcomes and objectives to ensure outcomes are met.
• Represent Catholic Charities at job fairs and other venues where employers and potential employer partners may congregate.
• Expand program awareness and resources through speaking engagements and by attending community and government meetings and other networking events.
• Support programs within the department in their engagement with Employers – detailing best practices to maintain and cultivate positive relationships and engagement.
• Collaborate with other employment-related agency programs on workforce development activities.
• Participate in team meetings as may be required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or other related.
• Two years of experience working with social service agencies working on community engagement and partnership development initiatives.
• Experience working with the foreign-born population.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

• Driving is required. Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating environment.

Benefits Package:

• Robust Professional development and training opportunities 
• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short Term/ Long Term disability
• Group Life Insurance and AD&D
• Other Volunteer Insurance Benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program 
• Parenting leave 
• Pet’s Insurance 

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM