Supervisor, Business Solutions

Job Title:  Supervisor, Business Solutions
Location: Alliance Workforce Center - 2421 Westport Parkway, Suite 200 Fort Worth, TX 76177

Program Overview:

Under general supervision, this position oversees and provides guidance to the business solutions staff within the workforce development area. This position leads the effort and provides business services to workforce system employers of all sizes and across industries; develops and implements strategies for the effective delivery of services to employers and businesses and is responsible for meeting/exceeding all related performance measures.

Will assist the Deputy Director by providing technical assistance to staff as necessary and assist in the direct supervision of the Business Services Unit, the provision of exceptional customer service and the development of long-term sustainable relationships with the employer and business community. Additionally, the Supervisor is responsible for the professional development of staff, the development and implementation of action plans to address under performance and the coordination of activities with other departments to meet the goals of the workforce system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advises, guides and mentors staff on the delivery of services to customers; may provide technical

assistance and training as appropriate on the provision of services and verifies that the data tracking

system accurately reflects the department activities.

• Provides staff support and coaching on performance and the effective delivery of services to customers.

• Understands and uses management information systems to collect analyze information and data, and

develop appropriate solutions for the effective delivery of services and performance; must understand

the Work in Texas (WIT) and TWIST systems.

• Communicates changes in policy, updates to services, procedures and data entry to staff timely and

accurately; develops as necessary a service and data tracking system to ensure the effective provision of

services to customers; ensures compliance with data entry procedures; develops action plans to resolve

issues and follows up on resolution of action plans.

• Tracks performances measures and provides performance reports to management and staff on an

ongoing basis, or as needed.

• Reviews performance measures information weekly, biweekly and monthly and develops appropriate

actions/solutions to remedy non/under performance.

• Provide feedback to the performance evaluations for all staff under in Business Solutions Unit;

develops as appropriate all Performance Improvement Plans, Corrective Action Plans and other plans to

meet/exceed workforce system performance measures and goals.

• Continuously evaluates the service delivery system and related procedures through regular monitoring

using data and information, initiates the revision of procedures to improve serviced delivery and

outcomes and implements solutions to achieve high customer satisfaction.

• Stay informed about applicable policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and

local guidelines.

• Evaluates program deliverables and outcomes by staff and career center and as appropriate develops

solutions to remedy under performance.

• In collaboration with workforce partners, coordinates job fairs and related activities; visits employers to

promote services, follow up on commitments and seek feedback from all stakeholders to improve

services.

• Understands Labor Market Information (LMI) tools and resources and develops and provides

industry/sector specific LMI to employers and business partners.

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining strong business relationships with local employers.

• Verifies that staff is recording all services according to established procedures, accurately and timely, in

the appropriate systems (WIT, TWIST, etc.).

• Coordinates and assists in the provision of services to dislocated workers affected by a layoff and/or

downsizing with rapid response services.

• Reviews WIT registrations/data entry and updates them as appropriate.

• Responsible for the recruitment of employers/businesses and the development of agreements such as

Work Experience, Subsidized Employment and engages in job development opportunities for

customers.

• Upon request, conducts presentations and coordinates events and meetings with

community/professional/trade organizations, i.e. chamber of commerce, economic development,

manufacturing, etc…

• The position is in the Workforce Solutions service delivery area. A Supervisor of

 Business Solutions must be able to relocate anywhere in the service delivery area.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree from an accredited university or college in a relevant field of study and four (4)

years of work experience, in the public or private sector, preferably in a field of workforce

development or public relations; two (2) years must be in a supervisory or management capacity

required, or

• Associate Degree from accredited college with six (6) years of work experience in the public or private

sector, preferably in workforce development or public relations; two (2) years must be in a supervisory

or management capacity required, or

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited educational institution with eight (8) years of

work experience in the public or private sector, preferably in workforce development or public

relations; two (2) years must be in a supervisory or management capacity required.

• Prefer knowledge of workforce development programs and projects, economic development,

business intelligence, business trends and project management experience.

• Prefer work experience in a performance based environment, public or private, the ability to analyze

and interpret information and data and provide relevant feedback for action.

• Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate and provide guidance to staff and management.

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively and interact with all stakeholders;

ability to develop solutions.

• Strong knowledge of effective management techniques and practices, including planning,

developing and implementing strategies and assessing results

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and information; must be organized and detailed

in the collection, review and analysis of data and information.

• Ability to facilitate trainings and/or meetings to large groups.

• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate the achievement of goals, objectives and initiatives.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical requirements include lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, bending, and walking to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity, speech, and hearing.  Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Occasional driving and travel required. Flexible hours may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:                   

C2 Global Professional Services is an award-winning employment and training organization, that prepares and places people into productive jobs.  We’re located in five regions in Texas, two in Florida and Las Vegas, NV. We strive to fulfill our mission by following our Core Values of “Respect, Communication, Customer Engagement and Ingenuity.”

Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone’s life. You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with, but you would also be eligible to take advantage of a competitive benefits plan which includes:

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Job Code: TC-8810E12-SBS