Program ManagerLead Engagement Specialist (930945)
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Program Manager oversees all phases of a multi-year workforce development initiative designed to codesign and implement an inclusive employment program that supports New Yorkers with disabilities in preparing for securing and retaining quality employment. The Program Manager leads program planning codesign activities staff and community engagement implementation compliance budgeting and relationship management with funders partners and stakeholders.
The Program Manager ensures that all program operations align with WDC requirements accessibility standards and best practices in inclusive workforce development.
Program Leadership & Oversight
- Lead all phases of the workforce program including preparation codesign and implementation ensuring high-quality delivery and compliance with contract requirements.
- Develop and manage project timelines milestones and deliverables for both staff and community partners.
- Ensure the programs design and execution center the needs experiences and voices of people with disabilities.
CoDesign Process Management
- Oversee recruitment onboarding and engagement of Community CoDesigners Staff CoDesigners and Advisory Community Members.
- Ensure accessibility accommodations benefits counseling compensation plans and support structures are in place for all Community CoDesigners.
- Coordinate with the Service Design Provider to support meeting facilitation research activities participant engagement and design sessions.
Implementation Planning & Execution
- Lead development of the CoDesigned Program Implementation Proposal including staffing plans budgets and outcome targets.
- Oversee delivery of newly designed program models during the three-year implementation phase.
- Monitor program fidelity quality and alignment with approved blueprints.
Staff Supervision & Development
- Supervise program staff including Staff CoDesigners job developers retention specialists and support personnel.
- Provide coaching training and performance evaluation to ensure staff are equipped to serve clients with disabilities effectively.
- Promote traumainformed inclusive and participantcentered practices.
Community & Employer Engagement
- Maintain relationships with employer partners community organizations and advocacy groups.
- Lead engagement strategies to recruit Advisory Employers and community participants for research and feedback.
- Support employers in developing inclusive hiring and retention practices.
Data Reporting & Evaluation
- Oversee all reporting requirements including monthly updates deliverable submissions performance metrics and close-out reports.
- Ensure adherence to NYCs Common Workforce Metrics and maintain accurate data in all required systems.
- Collaborate with evaluation partners from NYC Opportunity and other entities on program assessments.
Compliance Budget Management & Administration
- Manage program budget including staff time allocations participant compensation and allowable expenses per WDC requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all privacy accessibility documentation and reporting policies under the Agreement and Appendix A.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure readiness for audits monitoring and contract reviews.
Qualifications :
Required
- Bachelors degree in Human Services Social Work Education Public Administration or relevant field; equivalent experience considered.
- 35 years of experience in workforce development disability services community engagement or program management.
- Experience managing staff and leading complex multi-stakeholder projects.
- Demonstrated understanding of accessibility accommodations and inclusive service practices.
- Strong organizational communication and problemsolving skills.
Preferred
- Experience managing governmentfunded workforce programs.
- Familiarity with NYC workforce systems ADA requirements WIOA and social service supports.
- Knowledge of service design human-centered design or coproduction methodologies.
Additional Information :
This executive will be vital in expanding APMs footprint in government and commercial markets by winning high-quality contracts. Success in this role will be driven by strategic insight operational excellence and leadership in proposal management.
This is an individual contributor role and does not have any direct reports. The Lead may from time to time be required to support work in other regions. Domestic and international travel of approximately 2030% may be required.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Extensive standing and sitting and continuous computer phone and deskwork required. Work will be primarily in a defined office environment with specified hours. Will require one on one and group interaction with individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds. Must be available for occasional out of office meetings conferences training and other events as needed.
Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team Equus puts the industrys best practices to work by focusing on the development design and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
When you join Equus you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender age pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity ancestry religion national origin veteran status physical or mental disability or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state federal or local law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.Equus Workforce Solutions® is the most comprehensive provider of workforce development services in North America, assisting over a million job seekers and thousands of employers annually. We are drivers and collaborators for workforce systems cha ... View more
