Statewide RESTART Program Director: Lead Workforce Reentry

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Reimbursement Program

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

State of Indiana is seeking a RESTART Program Director to oversee statewide coordination of employment-focused reentry services for justice-involved adults. You will guide Local Workforce Development Boards, corrections partners, and employers to ensure high-quality service delivery and data-driven decisions.

The salary starts at $53,222 and may be commensurate with experience and education. This exempt role involves developing objectives, monitoring policies, and coordinating communications

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.
• Specialized knowledge of program area including pertinent rules and regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
• Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of accounting and budget principles.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.

Responsibilities

• Establish program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
• Develop, update, and monitor all policies and procedures related to the program area.
• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to leadership or customers.
• Implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.
• Analyze, prepare, and disseminate monthly and annual program reports.
• Review budget and make budgetary recommendations to improve the program area finances.
• Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
• Assist in the development and train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
• Coordinate and deliver communication plans and communications.
• Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies.
• Serve on management committees or other governing boards.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Skills

Program knowledge

Policy knowledge

Communication skills

Budget knowledge

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

State of Indiana is seeking a RESTART Program Director to oversee statewide coordination of employment-focused reentry services for justice-involved adults. You will guide Local Workforce Development Boards, corrections partners, and employers to ensure high-quality service delivery and data-driven decisions.

The salary starts at $53,222 and may be commensurate with experience and education. This exempt role involves developing objectives, monitoring policies, and coordinating communications