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Deep Fork Community Action Foundation, Inc. WRO Program director in Okmulgee, Oklahoma
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- Plan, direct, and coordinate program activities to ensure that goals, objectives, and funding requirements are met within the required time frame and parameters
- Review the funding opportunity and program application to determine the time frame, funding limitations, procedures, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the program
- Attend annual meetings and ensure other key staff members attend
- Oversee preparation of all required reporting and submit reports on time
- Develop and implement a system to elevate all staff members skill, experience, and professional development needs
- Instill a sense of pride and accountability among team members by modeling oversight of individual and program performance standards
- Ensure the success of the WRO Employment Center by collaborating with local leaders and managing site logistics, staff, outputs, and outcomes
- Build strong local relationships with local Oklahoma Human Services (OHS) staff, community providers, and partners by serving as outreach lead
- Foster a culture of hope among employees, partners, and participants
- Build a network of employers who understand the value of WRO Center goals within budget
- Participate in WRO statewide and Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) activities as required by OHS and ensure fidelity to the WRO Program Model.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of demand-driven approach to employment services, job development strategies, and labor market trends in a range of occupational fields
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; accuracy; and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to share information in a compelling manner
- Ability to devise short- and long-term plans and implement them
- Expertise in project management and budgeting
- Self-motivation, with an attitude toward work that is resourceful and innovative
- Long-term commitment to and passion for the program\'s work and mission
- Strong performance-based project management skills that result in measurable success, CQI implementation, and program growth
- Strength in hiring, recruiting, managing, developing, coaching, and retaining individuals and teams, empowering them to elevate their levels of responsibility and performance