Pathways to Hope (PATHS) Project Director

The Pathways to Hope (PATHS) Project Director will be responsible for managing the Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) initiative ensuring that all grant requirements are met, supervising program staff, partnership development and management, overseeing strength-based services to participants and performing other duties as necessary to ensure that the program operates effectively and efficiently within the guidelines of the grant. The program will serve women inmates of the FCI Aliceville low-security facility and minimum-security satellite camp during and after incarceration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in supervising employees and grant administration
• An understanding workforce and/or economic development preferred
• Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license and current auto insurance
• Must pass background/criminal history check with the US Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Prisons
• Must be adaptable to changing programs, workforce needs, and areas of focus

Responsibilities:

· Lead all grant activities to ensure requirements stated in the outcomes and goals are met

· Collaborate with grant partners to implement grant components and ensure participants are gaining needed training, education, and job readiness skills for success upon release

· Recruit and ensure training for Peer Support Specialists

· Recruit employers that will engage with West AlabamaWorks!, and hire from training programs provided to participants through Ingram State Technical College

· Supervise and support staff who will recruit and collaborate with partners and service providers to support participants throughout the program

· Assist in planning and implementation of quarterly coalition meetings to support and advocating for justice-involved citizens

· Track and provide the Alabama Department of Commerce with participant data and other reporting as required

· Complete and submit monthly and quarterly reporting as required by DOL and BOP

· Ensure all participant paperwork, credentials, and data are submitted to the Alabama Career Center and Alabama Department of Commerce

· Collaborate with partners to eliminate barriers to employment for participants

· Collaborate with Aliceville FCI to ensure recruitment of individuals for training and services

· Work with WAW Navigators to ensure individuals are moving through the workforce development system

· Learn to utilize Career Connect system to assure tracking is in place and contribute to making system enhancements

· Maintain a working knowledge of processes within Career Connect and how they contribute to outcomes

· Track West Alabama Works projects and grants including preparation and submission of grant reports

· Represents West Alabama Works in the community through community forums and public speaking opportunities

· Performs such other tasks and duties as assigned by the Chamber or West AlabamaWorks!

Required Skills:

· Must be able to work normal hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; participation in morning and evening meetings/events is also required

· Occasional out-of-town travel is required

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word)

· Highly creative in developing approaches to reach target audiences

· Strong public speaking skills

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills

· Ability to work collaboratively and independently

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· Ability to perform job function with minimal daily supervision

· Ability to perform all essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation, including regular and predictable attendance, the ability to get along well with others, and represent West AlabamaWorks! in a professional and positive manner

Accountability:

• Reports directly to the Deputy Executive Director
• Maintains a high ethical standard in dealing with information of a confidential nature
• Works cooperatively and positively with all Chamber staff members and West AlabamaWorks! colleagues to promote an environment of excellence and teamwork

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Tuscaloosa, AL 35401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person