Program Director (Job Corps Experience Preferred)

Bizzell Group; Guthrie (OK); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bizzell Group in Guthrie, Oklahoma is seeking a hands-on CDSS department manager to oversee career preparation, counseling, and transition readiness on-site. The role ensures compliance with DOL guidelines, PRH, and Center policies while directing interviewing, hiring, training, and performance monitoring.

You will supervise staff, foster employer referrals, and strengthen community outreach; lead staff meetings, analyze performance data, and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with advance Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of the subject area of instruction and academic teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Plans organize, administers, and measures work activities performed by the CDSS department.
• Supervises all employment activities, including recruitment, testing, reference checking, and related employment matters.
• Ensures approved curriculum is being taught in career preparation training and assigns and supervises staff in areas of responsibility.
• Promotes a positive Job Corps image and increases awareness in the community.
• Develops referral sources through agency and community outreach and promotes job development through direct contact with employers, One-Stops, WIA, and state employment agencies.
• Monitors the delivery of personal and career counseling.
• Audits counseling case notes and folders quarterly.

Skills

Office proficiency

MS Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Motivation & coaching

Education

Bachelors in counseling/psychology/social work

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

This is not a remote position; it is an on-site position in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Manages career preparation, career exploration, personal and career counseling, and career transition readiness,

ensuring the achievement of DOL-mandated performance levels and compliance with the PRH, DOL guidelines,

contract specifications, The Bizzell Group policies, and Center or contract operating practices and procedures. This

includes interviewing, hiring, counseling, motivating, monitoring, training, and evaluating said staff; performing

outreach activities in the community; developing referral linkages for admissions; developing companies for

assignee placements; serving on program workgroups; marketing the Job Corps program; composing corrective

action plans; and monitoring departmental budgets.

Job Description

1. Plans organize, administers, and measures work activities performed by the CDSS department.
2. Supervises all employment activities, including recruitment, testing, reference checking, and related employment matters.
3. Ensures approved curriculum is being taught in career preparation training and assigns and supervises staff in areas of responsibility.
4. Promotes a positive Job Corps image and increases awareness in the community.
5. Develops referral sources through agency and community outreach and promotes job development through direct contact with employers, One-Stops, WIA, and state employment agencies.
6. Monitors the delivery of personal and career counseling.
7. Audits counseling case notes and folders quarterly.
8. Analyzes CPP surveys and adjusts CPP as needed.
9. Works to retain students on Center.
10. Uses the MPO30, MPO32, OMS 20, and OMS20p to analyze data, identify performance trends and implement corrective actions as needed.
11. Promotes teamwork between students and staff and interdepartmental teamwork among staff.
12. Monitors areas of responsibility to ensure timely and high-quality services.
13. Works toward meeting performance management goals.
14. Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
15. Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
16. Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
17. Holds regular staff meetings at least twice a month with managers, documents meetings, and submits documentation to the Center Director and VP of Job Corps Operations.
18. Attends both OMS and MPO weekly meetings to assist in center OMS performance.
19. Creates systems and structures to ensure long-term retention of all students.
20. Conducts quarterly audits of case notes and ESPs. Develops a corrective action plan as needed.
21. Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
22. Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
23. Evaluates personnel under his/her management and makes recommendations regarding disciplinary actions, promotions, and/or merit increases.
24. Participates in PRH-mandated staff training.
25. Performs other duties as assigned.

Effective Communication

• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms the correct interpretation of information.
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.
• Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.

Organization of Work

• Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision-making, flexibility, and problem-solving.
• Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
• Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.
• Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.

Professionalism

• Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by The Bizzell Group’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy.
• Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.

Leadership & Management

• Ability to exceptionally manage and lead students from diverse backgrounds.
• Committed to investing in and developing students and positioning them to succeed.
• Mission-oriented and possesses a strategic vision.
• Motivates students and provides coaching and/or feedback when needed.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.

Strong knowledge of the subject area of instruction and academic teaching practices.

High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.

High level of ability to motivate, inspire, and educate students effectively.

Experience

Five years in Job Corps Management preferred, other managerial experience considered; five years experience

working with adolescents/young adults.

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work is required. Master’s degree preferred; any waiver of the

requirement must be reviewed and approved by the DOL Regional Office.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency are also required.

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, and arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; to taste and smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate to high.