Workforce Development Supervisor - Automotive

Goodwill Easter Seals; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO program

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Employee discount

Job summary

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is seeking a Workforce Development Supervisor (WDS) to lead and supervise program staff, ensure service quality, and support outcomes for participants. The role combines team leadership with direct service responsibilities when needed, in a flexible-hybrid setup.

The WDS will allocate work, monitor daily activities, resolve issues, and collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve optimal participant results. Prior experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Efficient organizational and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of social service systems and supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to assigned staff and motivate them to achieve results.
• Ensure program quality and overall success of the program area.
• Develop the program team with clear direction and support.

Skills

Staff supervision

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Locations

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Saint Paul, MN 55108, USA

• Services & Programs
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: WORKF015446

Description

Position Summary:

The Workforce Development Supervisor (WDS) provides team development, supervision to program staff, and may also provide direct services to program participants. The WDS is responsible for assigning work, monitoring the day-to-day activities of staff, and ensuring the delivery of excellent services with the goal of achieving optimum outcomes for each participant. The WDS resolves problems and issues and ensures that positive working relationships with internal and external partners are maintained.

Day in the life: In a typical day, a Workforce Development Supervisor can expect to...

• Staff Supervision: Provide direct supervision to assigned staff and engage, motivate, and inspire them to achieve desired results.
• Program Quality Assurance: Responsible for quality of services provided by assigned staff and is also accountable for assisting the Manager for the overall excellence and success of the assigned program area.
• Team Development: Assist manager to build a cohesive, focused program team by providing consistent direction, support and encouragement to achieve desired program results.
• Pay range: $63,458 - $88,988per year
• This is a flexible-hybrid role whose essential functions allow the employee to primarily work from a personal home office but also require the employee to work at a physical GESMN or partner facility as business needs require, sometimes with great urgency and little notice.
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, and an employee discount!

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Efficient organizational and prioritization skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of social service systems and supports such as, but not limited to: WIOA, school systems, VRS, MFIP, MA, SNAP, Housing Supports, etc.
• Familiarity with grants, funding sources and quality programs and services for person with barriers to employment.
• Knowledge of plan development, goal writing, placement and case management techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes.
• Knowledge of effective service intervention strategies and techniques in program area.
• This role requires a motor vehicle record (MVR) check(no major violations, not more than two (2) minor violations, and not more than one (1) accident in the past three years), and the ability to meet GESMN's authorized driver requirements, including:
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must have proof of auto insurance with a minimum of $300,000 combined limit for bodily injury and property damage coverage.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.

Prior Experience & Education:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience required.
• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

About Us:

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don’t know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here .

Star Tribune Top Workplace 6 years running.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.

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