Regional Career Development Coordinator - DJJ

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Regional Career Development Coordinator (RCDC) assists with and coordinates day-to-day activities, projects, instructional operations, recruitment, job development, and placement of HBI students for Workforce, Training & Employment (WTE) program sites. The incumbent will attend citywide and statewide meetings representing HBI and will support the development of program initiatives.

ABOUT HBI:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Student Recruitment and Placement

• Implements and participates in outreach and recruitment strategies.

• Recruits, screens, and selects the most appropriate students for the program to ensure contractual obligations are satisfied.
• Works closely with WTE team members in fulfilling placement and follow-up needs of programs as applicable with documentation.
• Regularly communicates with the National Placement Manager and peers in other regions for job development and placement opportunities for students relocating to other areas.
• Places students in employment as required by contractual guidelines.
  • Places Intro, PACT & Trades graduates in full-time employment with industry related focus.

• Conducts periodic follow-ups on students’ progress after the initial job placement.
• Develops job/career placement opportunities for all PACT Graduates

• Plans, supervises and participates in group orientations and small group interviews, introducing prospective students to the program.
• Supervises employment follow-up for program graduates.
• Collaborates with NPM and other RCDCs Nationwide to connect our students with opportunities available to all HBI Academy Graduates.

Training and Development

• Assists instructors with identifying community service project opportunities that enhance the learning experience of the students.
• Provides employability skills training to participants, contacts prospective employers, and develops job opportunities for graduates.
• Observes training classes and assists instructors when needed to include curriculum and program design, becoming acquainted with participants, assisting instructors or participants with finding solutions to problems.

Community Outreach

• Coordinates activities and cooperation between HBI program partners, off-site community-based organizations, project construction contractors and their subcontractors and others
• Serves as HBI’s liaison and spokesperson to program partners.
• Develops contacts, facilitates classroom visits and disseminates information to builders, contractors, and related businesses.
• Represents HBI at conferences, functions, and meetings with an eye towards program development.

Program Administration

• Approves and submits statistical reports, as required, to Operations Manager.
• Assists instructors with distribution and inventory of tools, materials, and equipment to students.
• Maintains accurate student and program files.
• Ensure accurate data entry into program database.
• Ensures compliance with contractual requirements.
• Ensures compliance with applicable HBI quality standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and or deem necessary for the success of the programs/academy by the Operations Manager or designee.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

• Depending on program or funder requirements, may need to complete Protective Action Response training, an extensive criminal background screening, and/or a workplace productivity assessment.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: HBI Executive Team, HBI Board of Trustees, and staff at all levels

External: Community channel partners, vendors, contractors and system(s) end users

REQUIRED:

Any combination of relevant experience, training and skills equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in a human services or related field. Plus one (1) year of related experience (e.g., career development, counseling, and/or project/program management, etc.) .

PREFERRED:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a wide variety of individuals, including government, industry, trade associations, labor organizations, journey and master-level crafts people, managers and instructors.
• Budget oversight and development.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Supervisory skills including hiring, coaching, staff development, discipline, and performance management.
• Knowledge of the construction trades
• Workforce development and/or job placement for hard-to-serve individuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Usual office-type working conditions; routine physical conditions include walking, carrying, standing, hearing/listening, and sitting.

This position will be located at our Cypress Creek location. The role will require quarterly travel to other locations within the state of Florida (approximately 30%)

HBI offers a competitive salary and benefits program.

HBI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.