About Us:
VOALA
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Change Their Life Stories
Volunteers of America is a non-profit human services organization committed to serving people in need, strengthening families, and building communities. VOALA provides a variety of social services to Los Angeles area communities such as Head Start programs, Upward Bound college prep programs, veterans’ services, homeless shelters, low-income housing program as well as drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Learn more at www.voala.org.
PAY RATE: $100,107.53 - $105,376.35 Per Year
BENEFITS: VOALA offers competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits
JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE
The TRIO Director III administers the operations of assigned Upward Bound and Talent Search programs, leading a staff of instructors and tutors, as well as specially trained individuals. The Director ensures the operations of the programs follow established policies, standards and procedures per EDGAR regulations, and other TRIO programs. The Director is responsible for the management of program activities, supervision of staff, compliance with federal, state, local, and funder requirements, record keeping of fiscal and student data, and evaluation of program objectives. Program leaders are responsible to meet all program contractual daily Key Performance Indicators including daily program numbers, data quality input, note taking, exits indicators and services provided.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct a full range of professional and para-professional employees in efficient program operations
- Develop strategic plans consistent with the mission of the TRIO Programs
- Develop and facilitate various college prep and parent workshops
- Develop and facilitate college and career planning seminars
- Plan and conduct academic, recreational, and cultural activities for project participants
- Administer assessment inventories and interpret test results to determine participants needs
- Responsible for maintaining accurate and updated statistical data for required reports
- Responsible for preparing and submitting Annual Performance Report by the government published deadline
- Responsible for the development of non-federal resources to support project activities
- Evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations to senior management (CEO, COO, CFO, Director of HR) and the Grantee for program changes and improvements
- Responsible for maintaining accurate and updated statistical data for required reports
- Responsible for preparing and submitting Annual Performance Report by the government published deadline
- Responsible for the development of non-federal resources to support project activities
- Advise senior management regarding future program direction
- Develop and maintain harmonious relationships with the Grantee and other TRIO programs, as well as target schools and community agencies.
- Hire and retain appropriate staff, ensuring career development and succession planning
- Monitor program compliance to funding sources' regulations as well as internal policies and procedures
- Remain current on trends in secondary education and youth outreach, ensure the professional growth and career development of staff.
- Other duties as directed by the Director Youth Services
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Services for this position must be provided on-site. As a result, the positions supervised by this job description are on-site, and supervisors / managers / leaders must be on site to provide proper direction and oversight.
- PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Lead and monitor Talent Search and Upward Bound programs, set program goals and find the necessary resources to meet those goals.
- WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT: Supervise the hiring and retention of appropriate staff, conduct workforce and succession planning.
- FUNDER FOCUS: Ensure subordinate Programs are accountable and meet Funder Requirements.
- COORDINATION OF SERVICES: Collaborates with other service providers to link various programs to community resources and supportive services.
- ADMINISTRATION: Keep comprehensive records of compliance with Funder and Regulatory requirements.
- PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION: Effectively plans workload of subordinate individuals and programs; budgets, deploys, and organizes resources.
- CHANGE LEADERSHIP: Identifies better, faster, more efficient ways to achieve the mission of Head Start/Early Head Start.
- Community Outreach.
- Coaches and mentors junior staff.
- Other duties as required and is subject to change at any time.
MANDATED REPORTER
As service providers to the underprivileged and vulnerable in our community, all employees are considered Mandated Reporters, and must report any instance of physical or sexual abuse to proper authorities.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
- Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 4 years supervisory experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience managing educational programs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3 years of relevant professional experience working in a program with disadvantaged and at-risk youth
- Knowledge of academic and child development services, development of individualized services plans
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This employer participates in E-Verify as required by the federal government and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
