Director, Employment Services

Work Opportunities Unlimited; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited in West Palm Beach is seeking a Director, Employment Services to lead and grow the local market. You will coach a team of professionals to develop and maintain employment opportunities for clients facing barriers to employment.

You will forge relationships with employers, coordinate with state funding sources, and drive market growth while overseeing revenue and expenses. A strong track record in leadership and human services is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of management experience leading a high-performing team.
• Passion for the work with a desire to grow new opportunities.
• Track record of meeting and exceeding goals.
• Tech-savvy and able to maximize workflow efficiency.
• Interest or experience in human services.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor, and develop the local team.
• Meet with clients, outreach to employers, and engage state funding sources.
• Source, network, and partner with local businesses to identify opportunities.
• Provide strategic direction for market growth and development.
• Manage the market’s revenue growth and expenses.

Skills

Team leadership

Community outreach

Strategic planning

Tech-savvy

Education

4 years experience in public vocational rehabilitation/workforce development with individuals with disabilities

Associate’s degree + 3 years experience

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Master’s degree + 1 year experience

Job description

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 a Director, Employment Services who will lead and grow our West Palm Beach area market. We are a company that combines business best practices with human services.

You will serve as a Coach/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

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE EITHER Four years of experience in a public vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development setting working with individuals with disabilities including responsibilities in job coaching and job placement OR an associate’s degree and three years of experience OR a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience OR a master’s degree and one year of experience.

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: $59,000 – $92,000 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.