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Fathers & Families Support Center

Director of Employment Services

Fathers & Families Support Center, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146


Fathers & Families Support Center

Position Title:

Director of Employment Services

Reports To:

Chief Operating Officer

Direct Reports:

Coordinators, Employment & DOJ Teams

Job Status:

Full-Time / Exempt

Description of this role:

This position manages the planning and completion of activities related to the monitoring, documenting, and reporting of the employment services activities of the organization.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities -

includes the following and other related duties may be assigned.

Review and possess a working knowledge of all grants related to the Employment Services Department.

Prepare reports for grant funded activities and programs and oversee department budget.

Delegate the completion and distribution of roster to team.

Manage the day-to-day duties, communication, and documentation of the Department Coordinators.

Oversee the management of established relationships with employers to acquire employment for graduates.

Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Employment Services team inclusive of case management.

Visit department of corrections to present and recruit for agency reentry programs.

Submit monthly reports to the COO detailing all activities of the employment services group.

Monitor and delegate recruitment efforts and program eligibility of clients

Manage the needs assessment of those who meet requirements, identify barriers to employment.

Manage the on-going support for job search and employment (current and past graduates).

Attend all staff meetings, graduations, events, and others as required. Travel to multiple locations.

Attend community functions, outreach efforts, and other community activities as needed.

Conduct staff evaluations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to successfully manage a team and understand current employment and industry trends.

Must understand and practice the NASW code of ethics.

Must have knowledge of state and federal employment laws.

Must be able to utilize agency and community resources to meet goals.

Must be team-oriented and able to work independently.

Must be familiar with MS Office.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

Master’s Degree in human resources, business, employment relations, community outreach, management or related preferred. Bachelor’s degree in related field in combination with experience may be sufficient.

Must have competence in working with adults who need direction as it relates to responsible parenting issues as well as reentry population, Corrections, and Department of Justice experience.

Must have at least 5 years in employment, workforce development, or related capacity, plus previous management experience.

Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and have a reliable, insured vehicle

What FFSC has to offer:

Competitive pay based on experience; 401k plan with 6% employer match.

95% Employer paid medical; partial payment towards qualified dependents coverage; FSA/HSA options.

Low-rate Dental & Vision coverage; employer paid Life Insurance, STD/LTD plus buy up options.

Generous PTO package with 14 paid holidays; flexible work/life balance.

Discount program, additional voluntary benefits, partial cell phone reimbursement, and paid mileage.

Annual staff retreat and an opportunity to be a part of a fantastic mission driven agency.

This job description does not list all the duties of this position. Performance of other duties may be requested, and other related duties may be assigned. FFSC has the right to revise this description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment.

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