Project Director

Angel Of God Resource Center

Project Director

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Summary This is important supervisory work involving responsibility for managing the flow of students in the IYIP, SNAP, Milestone (education, job placement, life skills preparation). Duties include making sure that students are receiving the proper services, referrals, assigning and supervisory daily work relative to lectures, classroom and laboratory assignments. Responsibilities also include inventory control, cost estimates and budget requests, purchasing of supplies and related reports and documentation.

    Duties and Responsibilities Within the scope of program policies and procedures are as follows:

    Apply Performance Standards written by DHS SNAP, IYIP and Mile Stone Grant

    Work closely with all aspects of the programs), enrollment, recruiting, case management, employers, community organiations, and social service agencies.

    Work closely with the Case Manager, making sure that the students are receiving proper services and referrals.

    Make sure that all students are enrolled into Illinois WorkNet

    Life Skills Training Assessment on Illinois WorkNet

    Career Cluster Inventory on Illinois WorkNet

    Complete employment 101 on Illinois WorkNet

    Make sure that all students receive

    Supportive Services

    Individualizzed Case Plans to include college and career plan goals

    Re-engagement in education for Out-of-School youth

    Assist in the preparation of course proposals, curriculum and specifications

    Apply and maintain standards of quality operating methods, processes, systems, and procedures and implement changes as necessary to maintain a successful rogram

    Implement and evaluate standardized instructional practices

    Assist in recruiting students and supporters to the program, including participation in job fairs, recruiting events, and other special events related to the automotive program

    Performs othe related duties as assigned

    Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Full performance kowledge skills, abilities and personal characteristics:

    Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise work of others;

    Ability to prepare and maintain accurate reports and records'

    Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;

    Ability to work within budgetary limitations;

    Must pass background check

    Education and/or experience

    Bachelor's degree, or possession of a comparable diploma and seven (7) years' experience with management, two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training

    Possession of a current, valid Illinois Driver's License throughout employment

    Computer knowledge (demonstrated word processing skills and ability to use the internet

    Strong verbal and written communication skills: flexibility and ability to comfortably adapt content and/or stule to meet the needs of particpations

    Demonstrated customer service skills and consideration of others

    Demonstratred ability to learn and faciltate curricula quickly and with accuracy

    Ability to tak into account and analyze various points of view and pieces of data to form a perspectve appropriate to a particular context

    Ability to identify problems early-on and provide support as needed.

    Skills Requirements

    Basic Computer Skills

    Ability to work independently and a part of a team in a fast-paced environment

    Common practices of standard in Automotive and Financial Insurance

    Knowledge and skills to understand or perform routine vehicle maintenance following the company's established maintenance protocol