Workforce Development Manager (Outreach)

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our "promote from within" culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

Compensation Package:

• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Clinical supervision for licensed social workers and counselors

JOB SUMMARY: The Workforce Development Manager (Outreach) builds and cultivates effective collaborations with existing and potential corporate employers and organizations to provide mutually beneficial job opportunities for clients within the department. The position supports programs that provide individualized job-searching services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cultivate, manage and nurture employer partnerships with diverse businesses and organizations to include educational institutions and government entities for workforce development programs within the department.
• Create opportunities and mechanisms for engaging with new employers.
• Ensure prompt and regular communication in support of overall program goals and objectives.
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  Support supervisor with the development of goals, outcomes and objectives to ensure outcomes are met.

  
  
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  Represent Catholic Charities at job fairs and other venues where employers and potential employer partners may congregate.

  
  
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in social services or other related.
• Two years of experience working with social service agencies working on community engagement and partnership development initiatives.
• Experience working with the foreign-born population.
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  Driving is required. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record. At least 50% of the time is spent outside the office environment.

  
  

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of management principles and practices.
• Relationship building skills. Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.