YWCA St Paul is looking for a dedicated passionate and dependable leader to provide management and support to employment services programming including the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Ramsey County contract and MN Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Adult Services contract. You will work with the Director of Programs, funders and other stakeholders to ensure program goals, outcomes, compliance, and measurements are achieved. Representing YWCA St Paul in the community promoting the YW Works program and YWCA mission. This role is based in St Paul, Minnesota, with a hybrid office environment.
This role spends 50% of their time in leadership and administration:
Supervising Employment and Economic Development staff (YW Works and Career Services)
Direct supervision of Case Managers, Data Specialist, Career Navigator and MFIP Extension Coordinator
Leading supervision & professional development, attending team, leadership and staff meetings/training
Creating a culture of trust with transparent communication and continuous improvement
Leading consultation with staff on caseload assignments
Leading, planning and facilitating African American Culturally Specific employment/career services programming
Ensuring programming is holistic and uses best practices
Helping to design and implement systems and tools to assist while promoting accountability at the team and individual level
Developing, updating and uploading onboarding, training, and internal process documentation to support the team
Maintaining and updating SharePoint program site
40% of their time in Program Management:
Managing the YWCA contract with Ramsey County and DEED to provide MFIP Employment Services and Career Services
Working with the Database Specialist and the Program Department to ensure internal database (Workforce 1) is used and aligned with programming outcomes
Reviewing program data at least monthly to improve program outcomes ensuring goals, outcomes and measurements are met
Coordinating partnerships with other Workforce Solutions MFIP providers
Leading programming to advance employment access and advancement. Engaging participants to advance adult education and career goals while helping with basic support services
Collaborating with Transitional Housing Program Manager to implement the Housing Stability Initiative (HSI) Grant
10% of their time-YWCA Agency
Representing YWCA St Paul in the community to promote the employment services programming and YWCA Mission throughout committee work with those that advance best practices and economic development and/or required working groups/trainings by Ramsey County
Promoting YWCA guiding principles, equity statement, facilitating staff meetings and contributing to agency communications
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in human services, or related field or three years or more experience in business and/or program management and development-or the equivalent in work experience
Proven record of accomplishment of growth and success in meeting outcome goals
Commitment and ability to work with diverse populations
Experience in managing/supervising in a fast-paced environment
Skilled in time management and meeting deadlines
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to manage conflict constructively and holistically
Basic ability in Office 365 Microsoft Suite with the ability to maintain confidentiality
Access to reliable transportation for day travel.
Committed to a workplace that values diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Desire to learn about and incorporate equity and racial justice lenses into program, structures, and processes
Preferred:
Experience working with Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and related recording systems
Experience with Workforce One Data Mangement System
Experience with employment/career case management: adult education
Two years minimum of managerial/supervisory experience
YWCA St. Paul offers a competitive benefits package and compensation is dependent upon experience and qualifications. The hiring range for this position is $58,000 -$62,000 annually. Covid vaccination is needed.
As an agency serving St. Paul for more than 100 years, deeply committed to the YWCA mission of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all – social justice and equity work is at the core of everything we do. Our programming is holistic, focused in the areas of housing stability, economic development, education, youth empowerment and health and wellness.
If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference and work in a collaborate environment where we celebrate and appreciate each other, please complete the Employment Application on our website:
Forward application, resume, cover letter to: Email:hr@ywcastpaul.org
The YWCA St. Paul is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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