Director - ARPA

Job Summary

The ARPA Program Director is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and oversight of the ARPA program which is aimed at empowering participants with the skills and opportunities needed to succeed in the workforce. This role requires a mix of office work, community engagement and travel to partner sites or events. This role combines leadership, program management, and community collaboration to ensure the program’s success and alignment with the organizations mission.

Job Responsibilities

Program Management:

• Implement and oversee initiatives that address the needs of ARPA participants and the relevant labor market.
• Evaluate programs outcomes and use insights and creativity to enhance effectiveness and participant success rates.
• Ensure compliance with all funding regulations and requirements.
  

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, support, and mentor the ARPA team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and participant centered service delivery.
  

Community and Employer Engagement:

• Build and foster partnerships with local businesses, industry groups, and community organizations to create job opportunities for participants.
• Represent the organization at community events, conferences, and meeting to promote the workforce initiatives.
  

Participant Support and Outcomes:

• Oversee participant recruitment, enrollment, and retention strategies to meet program goals.
• Ensure delivery of wraparound service such as career coaching, job readiness and support for barriers to employment.
• Monitor and report participants progress, employment outcomes, and overall program impact.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Service, or Public Administration preferred not required.
• Minimum 3 yrs in workforce development, program management or related field, 1 yrs. in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of workforce trends, employment barriers and strategies to support diverse populations.
• Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships with employers and community organizations as well as funding entities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of available community resources
• Competency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, MLS
• Must be detail oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication with problem-solving skills
• Supervisory Experience
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when required
• Reliable transportation
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and handle and prioritize simultaneous requests
• Excellent project management skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a customer-centered approach