Director of Career Services

JOB TITLE: Director of Career Services

SCOPE: Full Time/Exempt

SUPERVISION: VP of Participant Experience

ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT:

DOORWAYS, a nationally-known interfaith non-profit, empowers clients to overcome poverty, HIV, and homelessness by providing numerous supportive services that improve Housing, Health and Hope. As a bi-state agency with broad impact, we assist nearly 3,500 clients annually. On the heels of opening our innovative 3-acre $40M Jefferson Ave. Campus, we are poised to expand our programming to improve service provision, while taking the organization to new heights.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal Director of Career Services will have extensive partnership and program participation engagement experience and will work to provide opportunities for DOORWAYS Program Participants to increase their knowledge, skills and ability to obtain and retain employment. The candidate must be organized, flexible, have great attention to detail, and be highly capable of meeting expectations. The successful candidate will pass a background check, drug test, and TB test.

The Director of Career Services is accountable to the Vice President of Participant Experience and is responsible for the operation and oversight of the Career Services Department. This includes but is not limited to the development of employment opportunities and client employment advisement/coaching including career exploration and job placement and retention, training development, job fair attendance, budget management and quality assurance. The Director must have reliable transportation and attend functions off-site.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE: The opportunity to work in a diverse environment with staff that exudes endless compassion. DOORWAYS is a fast-paced and jovial workplace that strives to eliminate obstacles for our clients. Benefits include highly competitive salary, health insurance, retirement savings and matching, mileage reimbursement, paid time off, and more!

Day to day Job Duties and responsibilities:

1. Oversees program services including job development, job coaching, job placement and retention and all supporting activities
2. Supervises and evaluates department staff
3. Provides leadership for, hosts and facilitates the St. Louis Employment Alliance activities
4. Develops and implements annual budget and staffing plans to meet grant requirements and service needs
5. Develops and manages department strategies to meet service goals
6. Collaborates with all DOORWAYS Housing and Empowerment Programs to create and implement participant engagement strategies in Employment Services.
7. Develops new contacts with external organizations for the purpose of expanding employment/career opportunities for program participants
8. Maintains accurate program participant records and employment documentation
9. Provides career advising expertise to program participants regarding the job-search process, interviewing, resume, and letter writing, and all other facets of career planning
10. Conducts workshops, seminars, and other presentations to program participants and outside groups on job readiness and professional development
11. Creates, compiles, reviews and evaluates departmental reports and statistics
12. Develops and implements marketing strategies to generate opportunities for employers and recruitment of job seekers to the program
13. Shares current workforce development resources to keep up with trends in the labor force
14. Maintains collaborative relationship with local partner agencies
15. Advocates for program participants throughout the employment process, as needed
16. Maintains program participant case load, as needed

Working Conditions:

1. This position may require working off-site for events and meetings. Assigned hours are at the discretion of the Vice President of Participant Experience and will generally include usual office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
2. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
3. Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of twenty (20) pounds throughout the workday.

Requirements:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

1. A bachelor’s degree in administration, counseling, social work, psychology or related field
2. Experience supervising others and significant work experience in employment services
3. At least two years’ experience in job development or placement

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSETS

The successful candidate must believe in the core values of DOORWAYS, be driven by the mission and a commitment to quality, performance and outcomes. The final candidate must be the following:

1. Ability to prioritize projects effectively
2. Ability to build strong relationships
3. Demonstrates flexibility, professionalism and strong organizational skills
4. Possesses appropriate use of written English including spelling, vocabulary and grammar
5. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of communication styles within DHH communities
6. Possesses excellent case management, problem solving and counseling skills
7. Provides development strategies to maximize program participant capabilities
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality

This job announcement is illustrative only and is not meant to encompass all possible duties the Director of Career Services may be called upon to perform or all conditions that an employee may encounter during the course and scope of employment. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

DOORWAYS provides equal employment and social service opportunities to all regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, ability, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. DOORWAYS complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

To apply for a job with DOORWAYS please follow these steps to submit your application or resume:

Email: employment@doorwayshousing.org or fax your resume to 314- 492-6810 attention Human Resources.