Workforce Development Program Manager: Central Administration #01364
Workforce Development Program Manager: Central Administration #01364
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Title: Workforce Development Program Manager: Central Administration #01364
State Role Title:Prog Admin Manager III
Hiring Range: $61765 - $101291
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location:DOC Headquarters
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
To enhance public safety and increase post incarceration success by preparing individuals under the care of the Virginia Department of Corrections to join the workforce. Through a continuum of employment readiness services including collaboration with community stakeholders individuals will receive necessary training education and resources to secure meaningful employment.
Supervise the VADOC Workforce Development Team statewide ensuring the workforce readiness curriculum is aligned with best practices and effectively facilitated at all facilities. Ensure the DOC is leading the way with workforce initiatives and best practices to assist those in the criminal justice system with developing skills to enter the workforce and navigate the hiring process. Develop workforce grants and manage the grants effectively to increase programs/services at a reduced to cost to the Department. Oversee all workforce pilots or initiatives. Ensure correctional centers have operational reentry employment and resource centers equipped with necessary tools to link inmates to workforce preparation and technology to improve post release success. Oversee the Virginia Bonding Program statewide. Supervise the Community Workforce Team responsible for connecting those under VADOC supervision with workforce resources employment opportunities and community partners. Stay up to date regarding staff training needs and link staff to relevant training opportunities. Review all workforce data input and summaries to ensure the Department is appropriately capturing data. Conduct onsite reviews of the workforce preparation services to offer coaching and guidance.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have demonstrated experience supervising staff located at multiple sites and performing coaching as necessary. Experience working as a workforce development professional providing employability services to clients.Must be able to serve as liaison between agency personnel inmates and workforce development service providers. Must be experienced in project development implementation and management including developing appropriate marketing materials and relevant training experiences. Possesses good skills in reading writing math listening and making public presentations. Must have the skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must have demonstrated skill in developing partnerships between DOC service agencies and employers. Technology skills to ensure virtual communication.
Additional Considerations
Global Career Development Facilitator credential issued by the Center for Credentialing and Education or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment. Work experience in marketing and project management. Experience working as a workforce development professional providing employability services to clients. Advanced education with a focus on career counseling rehabilitation counseling occupational psychology social work or other related human service field.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with the VADOC candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Drivers License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers Probation Officers Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or rsum for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or rsum.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone:
Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RSUMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
