Workforce Division Director

*InTulsa is partnering with A New Leaf to find candidates for this exciting role in Tulsa*

**Location: Tulsa, OK.  This is an onsite  position for those already in Tulsa, OK or willing to relocate to Tulsa, OK**
 

Intro:

The Workforce Development Division Director is responsible for supervising, managing, motivating, and leading team members daily. They are responsible for developing and implementing vocational training and workforce-development programs designed to provide our clients (students and adults with Developmental Disabilities and/or Autism) with career coaching, marketable job training, community engaging opportunities, supported employment and community job opportunities. They will develop and manage strategic partnerships to grow business contract work for our clients. They provide leadership in our core values by consistently delivering a high quality of professionalism, developing bold initiatives and exceptional customer service to clients and employees, and ensuring our services are always client focused. This position is expected to uphold the mission and values established by A New Leaf, Inc (ANL).


How will you make an impact:

• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Oversees the ongoing operations of the vocational client division in the company.
  • Manages and directs the company towards its’ primary goals and objectives.
  • Promotes communication and cooperations among divisions to create a spirit of unity in the organization.
• Responsible for the overall delivery and execution of ANL’s Workforce Development Division (Vocational), ensuring all program services provided are focused on the specific needs of the individual clients and students served.
• Assure compliance with all state, local and federal regulations.
• Develops and monitors the annual Workforce Development Division (Vocational) budget to include all program revenues and expenses. The division currently has a budget of $2 million and 35-40 staffsupporting over 130 workforce clients and 20 school-to-work students.
• Develops and administers programs, policies, and procedures to align the division with the company's strategic goals. Formulates and recommends policies and objectives for the company regarding client needs.
• Recruit, develop and maintain business, employer, and school partner relationships.
• Develops a working relationship with the Department of Rehabilitation Services, Developmental Disability Services of Oklahoma, area schools, and other industry professionals.
• Develops ways to attract new clients/students to our programs through collaboration with state casemanagers, schools, other agency providers, and the community-at-large.
•  Track and report on the division outcomes for all programs.
• Supervises and works in conjunction with all Program Coordinators, Client Supervisors and Job
• Coaches, ensuring client plans are implemented and followed, IP (Individual Plans) Meetings are attended, monthly and quarterly reporting is submitted on time, and any transitional needs are met for the clients/students served.
• Establishes a positive relationship with staff, clients, vendors, and funding agencies, ensuring the ANL Workforce Development Division is always friendly and welcoming.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to benefit the mission of the organization.

Skills and Qualifications

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license, including dependable vehicle/transportation to and from work, and automobile insurance coverage, to ensure you are eligible to operate company vehicles.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work flexible schedule based on the those served by and the needs of ANL, including but not limited to working scheduled evenings or weekends based on the department/event need.
• Expressed desire to work with and a positive attitude when working with people with developmental disabilities and autism.
• Must have business acumen, management experience, strategic thinking, problem solving/analysis, fiscal management, and good customer service.
• Positive attitude toward working with a diverse population.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to thrive and be productive equally in a team oriented or autonomous environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines through good planning, scheduling, and follow-through.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to comfortably handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to clearly exemplify ANL’s Core Values of Client-Centered/Customer-Focused; Professionalism;
• Innovation; and Collaboration.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, non-profit management, or similar related degree preferred.
• 5 years of related experience with progressive managerial responsibilities preferred.
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or autism preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged period sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Bending, stooping, and lifting a minimum of 30lbs.

What we offer:
Competitive Salary: $60k - $65k


About Us

A New Leaf’s mission is to provide individuals with developmental disabilities with life skills, marketable job training through horticultural therapy, community-based vocational placement, and residential services to increase their independence and individual choices. A New Leaf was established in 1979 to provide horticultural-related job training to adults with developmental disabilities. A New Leaf began with one greenhouse, one staff and served two individuals. By 1980 A New Leaf, grew to serve 13 individuals. In 1986, A New Leaf built its first 12,000 sq. ft. greenhouse and vocational training facility. Then in September 2013, acquired Homelife Association. Through the acquisition, A New Leaf began operating two group homes and providing 24-hour assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities living independently. Today, A New Leaf is honored to serve 325 individuals with developmental disabilities and autism through employment in five greenhouses, two retail centers, community job sites, students in the classroom, and individuals in residences.

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