Program Specialist, Workforce Development & Impact

SAN-Diego-Workforce-Partnershi; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Workforce Partnership is seeking a Program Specialist to contribute to development, implementation, and maintenance of program services and initiatives under WIOA. The role collaborates with internal and external partners to meet workforce development needs and deliver employment opportunities for San Diego County.

Under the Programs Manager, you will support program alignment with KPIs, oversee fiduciary interests, ensure compliance, and help coordinate training and enrollment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration or a closely related field.
• Two to four (2-4) years’ direct service non-profit or government work related experience.
• Strategic and operational planning, decision making and execution of programs.
• Display knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations related to workforce development training programs funding.
• Excellent attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and proficient communication skills.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive situations with solid judgment.
• Ability to analyze data, research relevant trends to support program implementation, documentation and delivery.
• Excellent computer proficiency, particularly with the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, oversight and management of programmatic services and special initiatives ensuring they align with organizational goals and KPIs.
• Serve as a key focal point to coordinate and manage workforce development related programs with excellent project management skills.
• Represent the organization’s fiduciary interests, managing systems and operations with financial integrity.
• Ensure compliance with SDWP policies and procedures, overseeing the team’s understanding and implementation of relevant Operational Issuances.
• Assist in the establishment and/or maintenance of contractual oversight and relationships.
• Implement evidence-based programming such as IPS and performance-based contracting, integrating principles into program development.
• Ensure enrollment documentation, meet program compliance guidelines, facilitate employment placements, make community referrals, schedule trainings and information sessions, and conduct participant evaluations.
• Provide career coaching to clients, lead outreach and recruitment, form partnerships with community-based organizations, and communicate with stakeholders.
• Work with funded Subrecipients to provide technical assistance in the development of client-centric career training and placement opportunities.
• Prepare and present programs to stakeholders, Workforce Partnership partners and community groups.
• Develop systems to measure, understand, and improve program performance, efficiency and quality.
• Prepare accurate programmatic reports, progress summaries, and detailed implementation plans.
• Conduct a collaborative, client-centered approach to program and training design.
• Enhance employer relationships and partnerships to benefit participants and conduct outreach activities.
• Manage operational continuity resources and interdepartmental services, strategic execution, and management of specialized services.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Data analysis

Strategic and operational planning

Confidentiality handling

Office software proficiency (Outlook,·

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field

Master’s degree in public administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

San Diego Workforce Partnership is seeking a Program Specialist to contribute to development, implementation, and maintenance of program services and initiatives under WIOA. The role collaborates with internal and external partners to meet workforce development needs and deliver employment opportunities for San Diego County.

Under the Programs Manager, you will support program alignment with KPIs, oversee fiduciary interests, ensure compliance, and help coordinate training and enrollment