What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director position at Eckerd Connects?
Eckerd Connects
Want to make a difference in a young person's life? This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth.
Make more than a Living, Make a Difference
Our Benefits:
- Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 19 Paid Time Off the first year
- Paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- PTO Exchange
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Deputy Director reports to the Center Director and is a salaried, exempt position.
- The Deputy Director plans, organizes, administers, and controls the programs and activities necessary to effectively operate and meet the objectives of a Job Corps training center: career development and social development components.
- The Deputy Director is responsible for the overall administration of the following components: career development and social development.
- Responsible for center meeting established goals and objectives and maintaining 100% OBS.
- Always aware and familiar with the National Job Corps Office goals, regional business plan, projects and initiatives ensuring proper language is incorporated into Center goals.
- Ensures Center maintains the highest level of data integrity in all reporting and statics and metrics.
- Serves as Center Director as necessary.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree with three years' experience in program management and direction in Job Corps or similar training program preferred.
- Prefer Master's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Work with the program's targeted population is highly desirable.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred
Additional Requirements: Ability to communicate effectively and establish rapport with the trainee population. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification. Good organizational skills. Ability to inspire and motivate staff. Knowledge of educational programs, including both academic and career training, contract administration, and fiscal analysis. In addition, an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.
*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.
Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.
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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/
Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org. Relay Services Dial 711.
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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
Eckerd Kids is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Vets employer. Eckerd utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.
Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Kids") considers all applicant's for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special-disabled veteran in accordance with federal law.
