Program Team Lead

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; Sealy (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. is seeking a Program Team Lead for the Gulf Coast Region.

This exempt role provides leadership and support to staff focused on helping participants gain and retain employment, while delivering outstanding customer service. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of leadership experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage caseloads and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and 3–5 years of relevant leadership experience
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Career counseling/customer service experience required
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated telephone, computer, and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to staff in gaining and retaining employment.
• Perform bi-weekly caseload reconciliations for staff.
• Facilitate weekly staff meetings to discuss improvements/goals.
• Ensure consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up per contract.
• Prepare project reports and monthly Docushare uploads.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Organization

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Title: Program Team Lead

Classification: Exempt

Salary: $64,000

Scope of Position: The Program Team Lead will provide leadership and support to staff in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement, while ensuring outstanding customer service to program participants.

Essential Functions

Ensure professional one-on-one working relationships with participants to assist in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment. Provide guidance and support to staff to ensure positive outcomes and goals are met. Perform bi-weekly caseload reconciliations for staff. Create solutions to participant attendance problems. Facilitate weekly meetings with the staff to ensure that best practices are being used and discuss improvements/goals. Ensure consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up, verifying that post-placement contacts are made as required by the contract. Work with the leadership team on implementing processes that increase customer engagement. Coordinate participant retention services and accommodate participant work schedules. Provide detailed employee training for new hires. Monitor staff performance and participate in staff reviews on a quarterly basis. Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed. Complete monthly Docushare uploads to ensure performance goals are being met. Based on customer demand, may provide case management and follow-up. Other opportunities as available undefined.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and 3–5 years of relevant leadership experience
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Career counseling/customer service experience required
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated telephone, computer, and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

Job Ad: Program Team Lead Gulf Coast Region

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience, and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then the Program Team Lead position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team. As a Program Team Lead, you are responsible for providing leadership and support to staff in all areas related to gaining and/or retaining employment and career advancement, while ensuring outstanding customer service to program participants.

Essential Functions: Ensure professional one-on-one working relationships with participants to assist in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment; Perform bi-weekly caseload reconciliations for staff; Facilitate weekly meetings with the staff to ensure that best practices are being used and discuss improvements/goals; Ensure consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up, verifying that post-placement contacts are made as required by the contract; Work with the leadership team on implementing processes that increase customer engagement; Assist in the preparation of project reports as needed; undefined.

About EDSI

EDSI is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is B Corp Certified. Bring your expertise to EDSI where you can live our values of Show Up, Smile, and Support every day! www.edsi.com EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our Mission Statement We must strive to create enthusiasm in our clients, see through their eyes, understand their needs and deliver more than they expect. Why We Do What We Do At EDSI We believe we can help our customers overcome their most challenging obstacles. We believe in seeing through other people's eyes. We believe that we can make a difference in people's lives. We believe in meeting people where they are today and helping them to realize a better tomorrow. We believe in living our professional lives in service to others.

EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people. EDSI works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the country. EDSI is a National Best and Brightest Companies To Work For award winner. For over 45 years, EDSI has worked with workforce development agencies, regional partners and employers to assess and understand workforce development needs and deliver solutions to build better workforces. The company operates more than 120 contracts providing successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services across the country. EDSI also provides world class training and consulting solutions to a variety of corporations, public entities and governmental agencies. Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team.