Director of Hire Expectations

Location: Lawrenceville, NJ

Position Type/Classification: Full-Time / Exempt

Reporting To: Chief Operating Officer

Compensation/Salary Range: $70,000-80,000/year

Organization Overview

Since its inception 30 years ago, HomeFront has worked to break the cycle of poverty and end homelessness in Central New Jersey, serving tens of thousands of Mercer County, New Jersey families. In the past year alone, families came to us over 50,000 times for shelter, food and life-changing assistance. Started by volunteers providing meals for families living in welfare motels in and around Trenton, HomeFront has since developed a holistic array of services for clients who are experiencing homeless, facing complex barriers to economic opportunity, or working hard to make ends meet.

One of HomeFront’s core beliefs is that with the right tools, all families can succeed. Our Director of Hire Expectations will be the thought leader for HomeFront around the most effective ways in which we can achieve our mission in this area. The Director is responsible for developing and sharing these tools to put clients on the road to success. In partnership with well-trained instructors, dedicated volunteers, community partners, and administrative staff, Hire Expectations offers multi-faceted instruction and support for long-term success. The program offers formal educational programs including on-site preparation and testing to acquire high school equivalency diplomas, resume preparation, coaching for clients for success at job interviews, and connections with potential employers. HomeFront is a WorkFirst New Jersey site that offers educational instruction, practical work experience, job training, and career preparation. The Director is primarily responsible for the program achieving its goals and objectives.

The Hire Expectations program recognizes that life skills are critical for success and offers linkages to extensive programming in parenting, health, budgeting, cooking and more, in addition to formal education. HomeFront staff will address barriers to success, such as lack of housing, legal problems and mental or physical health issues. Throughout all our programs, intensive support and case management are fundamental to integrating resources and tailoring programs to ensure the success of the client.

The success of Hire Expectations is directly attributable to our partnerships with countless others: state agencies, local employers, business leaders, educational institutions, health care providers, dozens of volunteer tutors and coaches, nonprofit agencies, and many more. The Director will prioritize and manage these relationships for the benefit of our clients.

Essential Job Functions:

· Provide leadership to team of 5 direct reports, coaching each team member to reach their individual potential, while demonstrating commitment to the delivery of high quality programming around HomeFront’s core beliefs

· Collaborate with program team and other key HomeFront staff to enhance creativity in service delivery and client engagement

· Collaborate with Director of Innovation & Evaluation and HomeFront leadership to make data driven decisions and ongoing quality improvement to programming

· Responsible for maintaining the relationship with key funders and government partners

· Maintain and build strong partnerships with state and county offices, partner agencies, corporations, educational institutions, foundations and other key stakeholders

· Collaborate in regular meetings with funders, stakeholders, and colleagues

· Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with HomeFront program managers to ensure a holistic delivery of services to meet clients’ needs

· Partner with Grant Writers to explore new funding opportunities and partnerships

· Provide timely, accurate reports on program benchmarks and goals

· Ensure and protect agency, employee and client confidentiality

Job Competencies

· Strong Leadership skills

· Empathy

· Strong Interpersonal Skills

· Strategic Thinking

· Effective Communication

· Conflict Resolution/Problem Solving

· Creativity

· Collaborative/Team Player

· Motivational interview techniques and theories

Technical Skills

· Computer Literacy

· Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills

· Budget Planning

· Data Analytics

· Strong Writing Skills

· Time Management

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education or related field

· Knowledge of State, Trenton and Mercer County Agencies, surrounding county businesses, organizations and demographics

· Experience with Grant Management

· Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

· Minimum of 5-year management experience

Preferred Experience:

· Experience with workforce development and/or adult education program management

· Knowledge of current best practices in workforce development and adult education service delivery

Physical Demands:

· Job operates in an office setting which routinely uses standard office equipment

· Exposure to the outdoors and inclement weather is possible

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be added or change at any time.

HomeFront, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome employees and prospective employees without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ewing, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Required)
• grant management: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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