RESTART Program Lead - Workforce Development

Job Details: Job Location: 1200 Linwood - Oklahoma City, OK, Salary Range: Undisclosed,  

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered.

The Diversion Hub is a comprehensive, one-stop network dedicated to assisting justice-involved individuals in Oklahoma City. The Diversion Hub RESTART Team Lead will aid in developing, maintaining, and overseeing a work readiness and vocational guidance service specific to individuals under our RESTART grant in order to empower individuals with justice involvement in their career goals. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitate educational and skill-building classes for participants at the Diversion Hub and other designated other sites;
Develop, adapt, and maintain class curriculum and instructional materials that support participant success and align with Diversion Hub programming.
Create a welcoming, respectful, and recovery-oriented learning environment that promotes participant engagement and accountability.
Utilize effective group facilitation techniques to encourage participation, discussion, and skill development.
Adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and participant populations.
Maintain accurate class rosters, attendance records, and participant documentation.
Submit attendance verification and other required documentation to courts, referral partners, and internal staff in a timely and accurate manner.
Track participant progress and ensure documentation complies with agency and court requirements.
Assist with evaluating program effectiveness and updating curriculum based on participant feedback and program needs.
Collaborate with Diversion Hub staff and community partners to ensure coordinated service delivery.
Ensure RESTART program is following the set forth structure and processes that are developed to address target client populations within the 4-week cohorts established for cohort population.
Learn and implement the overall objectives set forth within the RESTART grant and program and as designated by the Manager of Workforce Development;
Lead and support RESTART team members under the direct supervision of the Manager of Workforce Development by ensuring overall team goals, grant goals, objectives, and service delivery are implemented on a continual basis.
 Assist in development of RESTART team members that align with overall grant objectives and organizational mission.
Assist in overall tracking of program clients, progress, and overall data collection of RESTART team and its members.
Ensure RESTART team members are helping develop clients in connecting them to appropriate workforce programs/education through the continuum of service delivery.

RESTART GRANT OBJECTIVES

This RESTART Initiative will enroll a minimum of 340 justice-involved adults aged 25 and older across Oklahoma County within a two-year period.
Make communities safer by reducing crime and decreasing rates of recidivism among reentrants;
Increase the number of workers with the skills necessary to enter job sectors with high workforce needs, aligned to the labor market demands of states and regions, such as the manufacturing, maritime, and other transportation industries; and
Develop partnerships and pathways that lead directly to sustainable, high-wage employment and placements in Registered Apprenticeships
Obtain at least 67 apprenticeships for identified program clients to help develop further workforce opportunities
Participants you will be working with are eligible to receive services provided through this program:
For adult-serving programs, eligible participants must:
Be at least 25 years old on the date of enrollment;
Reside in the applicant’s targeted geographic area, or plan to return to the area upon release from incarceration; and
Have had adult criminal justice system contact, defined as one of the following:
Previous incarceration in a state correctional facility, federal correctional institution, or local or county jail and released any time after March 31, 2020;
Under the supervision of the criminal justice system, either in out-of-home placements (e.g., residential reentry centers), on probation, or on parole;
Current alternative sentence by the adult criminal justice system; or,
Current diversionary program of the adult criminal justice system.

 
Qualifications: SKILLS

Conduct meetings as needed with team members to evaluate progress in accomplishing employment goals.
Assisting team members in developing resources and connecting them to community social support networks. 
Assisting in the development and facilitation of on-site employment related workshops and training.
Identifying and providing guidance to team members/clients regarding educational and job training pathways.
Collaborating with staff members to identify clients in need of training and employment related services and      providing direct assistance or appropriate referrals to achieve desired outcomes.
Collaborating with staff members to support client access to needed supports and resources such as housing,
government benefits, food, ID assistance, clothing, referrals to mental health providers, referrals to physical
health facilities, referrals to substance use treatment services, vocational opportunities, drug tests, court order
classes, and other relevant community services to empower participants to reach their career goals.
Networking with prospective industries to promote the benefits of hiring justice involved people and
maintaining healthy relationships with current employers in the community.
Collaborating with other employment and education programs, maintaining consistent contact, and identifying
appropriate referrals when needed.
Participating in employment-related coalitions, groups, and committees.
Developing and maintaining a list of current and potential employers.
Adhere to agency code of ethics and professional standards including maintaining strict client confidentiality.
Attending all staff development, training and meetings as required.
Maintaining records in Salesforce database to track participants’ services received, outcomes, demographics,
and to comply with grant objectives.
Any other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to travel between Diversion Hub locations and community sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Criminal Justice, Education, or a related field.
Experience assisting individuals in job assistance and working with employers and educational resources to create employment opportunities.
Experience in helping to create sustainable employment opportunities and wraparound service models.
Experience working with justice-involved individuals, behavioral health populations, or community-based organizations preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and facilitate classes for extended periods.
Ability to lift and transport class materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to operate a computer and other standard office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Diversion Hub serves individuals who may be experiencing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or other complex barriers. All staff must be comfortable working in a trauma-informed environment and demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and sound judgment when interacting with this population. The safety of our staff and clients is our top priority, and we maintain comprehensive safety protocols, staff training, and facility procedures to prevent and respond to any potential altercations.
 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Diversion Hub provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disabilities, marital status or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.