Director Youth Services

Employ Prince George's; Largo (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401k

Job summary

Employ Prince Georges is seeking a Director Youth Services to lead the Youth Services programs and oversee grant compliance. The role involves directing staff, coordinating with partners, and ensuring quality youth service delivery to achieve program goals.

You will report to the Chief Program & Impact Officer and supervise multiple team leads, driving performance and collaboration across departments in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; master’s preferred.
• Minimum 7 years managing workforce programs and grants.
• Proven leadership, planning and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Youth Services programs and grant delivery to meet goals.
• Oversee staff, budgets, reporting and data systems.
• Collaborate with partners to expand youth services locally.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

AI tools

Job description

Position Director Youth Services Employment Type Full time Work Arrangement Hybrid Salary 100000 114000 Benefits Health Life and Dental Insurance Paid time off and 401k Employ Prince Georges is committed to empowering job seekers with the skills and training necessary to excel in high demand industries We collaborate with businesses community organizations and workforce partners to strengthen employment opportunities and support economic growth Employ Prince Georges is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents and supporting the growth of our community

Position Summary

The Director Youth Services under the direction of the Chief Program Officer is responsible for providing leadership and direction to Youth Services programs state and local workforce programs ensuring efficient delivery of services and the achievement of program performance goals The Director Youth Services will work with partner organizations to achieve program goals and objectives while increasing the number of youth served with quality services The Director Youth Services is responsible for the overall operation of Youth workforce programs including the programmatic and financial components and coordination of activities and generally for assuring that all grant requirements are met timely The Director Youth Services manages the operations of the Youth Services Department and assigns tasks to the Youth Services staff who are responsible for engaging recruiting screening enrolling and counseling youth who may require career readiness work exploration work experience andor occupational training services to obtain self sustaining employment opportunities The Director Youth Services reports to the Chief Program & Impact Officer and supervises the YCC Managers and the KEYS Coordinator with oversight of the full Youth Career Connection YCC and Keys teams approximately 6570 staff including coordinators and career coaches They work closely with the Education Training & Assessments Department and the Intake & Admissions team This position is Exempt from overtime

Roles and Responsibilities

• Staff Management Manages and supervises the personnel assigned to the Youth Services DepartmentProvides guidance and training for staff development and improved performanceEvaluates staff performance and guides the correction of staff deficienciesFacilitates strategic team meetings weeklyConducts individual meetings with Youth Services staff members
• Outreach & Collaborations Develops strategies to promote positive public relations by establishing a good rapport and collaborative efforts with community based organizations workforce development organizations business associations labor organizations social service agencies etcEnsures that the Youth Services staff are attending various job fairs trade shows business functions after hour business affairs networking events community events etcIs available to represent Employ Prince Georges and the Prince Georges County American Job Center Community Network at events outside of traditional business hours and functionsDevelop customized workforce development programs with strategic partnersConsistently seeks local and regional partnerships to secure additional resources and services to address the workforce economic and skills gaps within Prince Georges County
• Departmental Performance Utilizes labor market information and economic data to design workforce development programs that will meet the needs of area businessesDevelops implements and evaluates strategies to ensure that the Youth Services Department meets or exceeds programmatic goalsMaintains fiscal integrity of all grant programsPartners with the Ready To Work program and Business Services Department to rapidly match entry level job seekers with relevant career opportunitiesReporting On time submission of weekly monthly and quarterly reportsMaintains programmatic impact reports and ensures data is input into the appropriate databases

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelors degree in a related field; a combination of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education; masters degree and project management certification preferred7 years of related experience in the management of workforce programming andor grant programs including 3 years in a supervisory roleDemonstrated excellence in leadership interpersonal communication and strategic planningProven experience managing large programmatic budgets is a plusHighly organized and proficient in Microsoft Office CRM platforms and AI tools

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to function and supervise in a performance based management environmentAbility to analyze data to evaluate programs and implement strategies to meet program goalsProficient in career readiness assessments and career pathwaysKnowledge of American Job Center systems and the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act as it relates to workforce development programmingAbility to build and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders community organizations education providers and employers to advance workforce initiativesStrong knowledge of local labor markets Federal and State workforce programs and WIOA related workforce development systems preferredProven ability to supervise motivate and manage staff in a performance based environment while overseeing large programmatic budgetsSkilled in data analysis to evaluate programs improve outcomes and guide strategic decision making

NOTE

NOTE This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job However this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications skills efforts duties responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals However no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer