Director, Employment Services

Work Opportunities Unlimited; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited, an employee-owned company with over 300 employees, seeks a Director of Employment Services to lead the Metro North market. You will coach and guide a team to develop employment opportunities for clients facing barriers to work, while partnering with local businesses and funding sources.

This role emphasizes strategic direction, community engagement, and oversight of market revenue and expenses.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management experience developing and leading a high-performing team.
• Commitment and passion for the work you do with a desire to bring those skills to a new opportunity.
• Track record of demonstratable success meeting and exceeding goals.
• Comfort level with technology and utilizing it to maximize efficiencies in workflow.
• Interest or experience in human services.

Responsibilities

• Working extensively in the community to coach, mentor, and develop your team
• Meeting with clients, outreach to employers, and state funding sources
• Sourcing, networking, and partnering with local businesses to identify employment opportunities
• Providing strategic direction for market growth and development
• Managing the fiscal responsibilities of the market including revenue growth and expenses

Skills

Team leadership

Growth strategy

Job description

We are growing!! Come grow with us and be part of an established organization who has been providing services since 1982.

Work Opportunities Unlimited, an employee owned company with over 300 employees along the east coast, has helped people with barriers to employment find meaningful work since 1982. We are hiring aDirector, Employment Serviceswho will lead and grow our Metro North market. We are a company that combines business best practices with human services.

You will serve as aCoach/Player, leading a team of dedicated professionals to develop and maintain employment opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment. We refer to the candidates we support in finding employment as our “clients.”

A day in the life of the Director might include:

• Working extensively in the community to coach, mentor, and develop your team
• Meeting with clients, outreach to employers, and state funding sources
• Sourcing, networking, and partnering with local businesses to identify employment opportunities
• Providing strategic direction for market growth and development
• Managing the fiscal responsibilities of the market including revenue growth and expenses

What you bring to the role:

• 3-5 years of management experience developing and leading a high-performing team
• Commitment and passion for the work you do with a desire to bring those skills to a new opportunity
• Track record of demonstratable success meeting and exceeding goals
• Comfort level with technology and utilizing it to maximize efficiencies in workflow
• Interest or experience in human services

Why WOU?

• An employee-owned, mission driven company that provides a supportive culture and collaborative environment
• Monday-Friday, business hours, on-site
• Competitive pay, accrued paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more
• Health, dental, and vision benefits, tuition assistance, and a 401(k) plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation:$68,000 – $103,000 commensurate with experience and education

Join our team and help change the world of work!

Upon employment acceptance, candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background and motor vehicle check.