Senior Manager, Workforce Dev — Training & Partnerships

Growing Home Inc.; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Growing Home Inc. seeks a Senior Manager of Employment Training to lead the Workforce Development Department, overseeing training, case management, and job placement support, reporting to the Executive Director.

The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership of curriculum development, staff coaching, and external partnerships to advance equity for marginalized populations through meaningful employment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; advanced degree or CWDP certification is a plus.
• 7–10 years of experience in workforce development, human resources, social services, or program management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staff and lead program operations.
• Experience working with marginalized populations and designing culturally responsive programs.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with workforce development strategies, curriculum design, and case management best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Commitment to Growing Home's mission and values.

Aufgaben

• Oversee recruitment and enrollment of program participants, including application, interview, and orientation processes.
• Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of Growing Home's job training curriculum; coordinate facilitators.
• Provide oversight to the Case Manager to ensure referrals and wrap-around services are met.
• Guide Employment Training team in job search support, career counseling, and placement activities.
• Develop and sustain employer relationships to achieve job placement and retention goals.
• Lead staff coaching, evaluations, and professional development; manage departmental budget and operations.
• Represent Growing Home at events and community partnerships.

Kenntnisse

Staff leadership

Program management

Communication

CRM experience

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Curriculum development

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or CWDP certification

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Jobbeschreibung

Growing Home Inc. seeks a Senior Manager of Employment Training to lead the Workforce Development Department, overseeing training, case management, and job placement support, reporting to the Executive Director.

The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership of curriculum development, staff coaching, and external partnerships to advance equity for marginalized populations through meaningful employment.