 Develops and maintain detailed knowledge of the local labor market Keep apprised of local business needs and job placement opportunitiesDevelops plans with employers to identify job openings, alternative work activities and training initiativesWorks with TDS staff to facilitate job placementsContacts and supports employers by assisting with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates Enters employer information into all appropriate Databases and monitors employer activitiesAssists with job fairs and employer hiring eventsOn occasion may work outside normal business hours to support event, employers, or deadlinesResponsible for overseeing the project's programmatic activities and operationsReviews, recommends, reports, and implements programs to ensure that the project meets contractual obligations and compliance issuesAnalyzes processes and procedures to optimize performanceDefines and sets operational goalsPrioritizes assignments and adjusts or adapts service delivery as neededSupervises local office team providing oversight to ensure that participants receive quality and timely services and meeting program objectivesManages a caseload of participants and provides counseling and mentoringAssess participant competencies, work history, education attainment, skills, and abilities Identifies challenges to finding employment and prompts remediationAssumes central responsibility for participants achieving self-sufficiency by monitoring progress throughout the program cycle, beginning with outreach/referral and continuing through retention and advancement efforts.Prepares, organizes, and maintains accurate, updated information in both electronic and paper participant files reflecting entire history of a program participant including supportive services issued Understands all technical aspects of the program operationMaintains knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies related to welfare and workforce programsReviews eligibility of participants and verify staff record participant activity and progress in state system of recordConducts regular file review and monitoring Maximizes performance and productivityDirect/delegate staff responsibilities to meet and/or exceed performance standardsReviews staff performance and recommend corrective actions as neededCoordinates training activities to ensure that all operations staff are properly trained to implement project activities effectively Participates in development and maintenance of standard operating procedures Facilitates meetings with partners to promote full, frequent communicationDelegates work and resolve issues and conflicts that ariseOther duties as assigned
