Work collaboratively with the Principal of the transfer school to provide supports and services to students to ensure their successful engagement in a rigorous educational program leading to a high school diploma.
Lead efforts to reach out to students and engage them in the program, ensuring high levels of attendance at school.
Supervise team of Advocate Counselors, Assistant Director, Internship Coordinator, Learn and Earn Site Director, and Case Managers.
Monitor and assess student attendance.
Ensure that Advocate Counselors engage students and facilitate regular attendance; provide regular counseling to students; and co
facilitate daily Restorative Justice Circle class with the assigned Restorative class teacher.
Monitor college advisement services and assure that all students develop a post-secondary plan, make college visits, and complete the college application process as appropriate.
Use data from Apricot and Google documents to review and analyze Advocate Counselors documentation and activity.
Train staff in principles of youth development and solution-focused.
Ensure that staff are trained and equipped to reach out effectively to students.
Ensure full enrollment at the high school.
Work with DOE Parent Coordinator to monitor intake process and outreach to prospective students.
Collaborate with Assistant Principal and Guidance Counselor to plan and schedule classes and daily activities for students.
Develop initiatives to engage parents and/or significant adults as appropriate.
Work with Learning to Work and education staff to assist students in post-secondary planning including college or careers.
Facilitate outreach into the community to secure job placement referrals and internships for the Learning-to-Work program participants.
Monitor compliance with, and meet reporting requirements for, Department of Education (DOE) Learning to Work funding.
Monitor program budget in compliance with the DOE Learning to Work Contract and foundation funders.
Implement Quality Improvement mechanisms and procedures.
Attend community development and contract agency meetings.
Director is responsible for full compliance and accountability of WIOA Earn to Work program.
Supervise team of WIOA Learn and Earn Program; Onsite Site Director, two case managers
Oversees day-to-day operations of WIO Earn to Work contract including staff supervision and communication with Principals
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
MSW required, LMSW Preferred
Minimum of five years experience working with youth and families required.
Minimum of three years experience supervising professional staff required.
Proven sensitivity, sensibility and ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels.
Capability to transition easily between working independently with a high degree of initiative and contributing as part of a team.
Demonstrated competence in verbal, written, organizational, and prioritization skills
Strong communication and organizational skills; great attention to detail
Ability to trouble-shoot complex issues
Proven ability to work with a range of people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances
Maintain client and staff confidentiality
Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, etc.).