Institute for Nonviolence Chicago · 13 hours ago
Associate Director – Workforce Development
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$78K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expThe Institute for Nonviolence Chicago is dedicated to ending the cycle of violence through nonviolence principles. The Associate Director of Workforce Development will oversee the operations of a workforce team, ensuring effective programming and partnerships aimed at supporting high-risk individuals in securing job placements.
AdvocacyNon ProfitTraining
Responsibilities
Participate in leadership team meetings, collaborate on the implementation of strategic initiatives, and communicate daily with supervisor
Provide strategic oversight and direction for all workforce development programming
Implement organization-wide and departmental policies and procedures (e.g. personnel, financial, client eligibility, etc.) and strive to improve operational efficiencies
Respond to inquiries from the Nonviolence Chicago leadership team, community outreach partners, and other stakeholders
Work with colleagues at all levels and in all departments to support collaboration across teams, information sharing, communication, and transparency
Represent the organization at external stakeholder/partner meetings
Assist with pressing matters as they arise and perform other duties as required
Manage the workforce development team and provide coaching, professional development, and performance management
Work with the department’s supervisor to maintain consistency on team meetings, one-on-one supervisions, training for staff and additional professional development activities
Monitor grant spending, attend monthly budget meetings, and play an active role in the annual budgeting process
Collaborate with the Finance Department to support the participant stipend payment process
Monitor program quality and participant outcomes, and make recommendations for improvement
Participate in the hiring process for new departmental staff
Play a critical role in the Scaling CVI for a Safer Chicago (SC2) initiative in Austin, specifically overseeing Nonviolence Chicago’s role as a workforce partner in the Austin Collaborative
Oversee the implementation of SC2 workforce development in additional neighborhoods
Serve as the main point of contact a first-of-its-kind partnership between Nonviolence Chicago and Cara Collective, which provides programming onsite at Nonviolence Chicago’s Austin office
Develop and maintain relationships with workforce programs that support high-risk individuals and offer transitional job placement and communicate those opportunities to the workforce team
Cultivate relationships with employer partners to support seamless referrals for participants
Attend meetings with other CVI organizations and stakeholders committed to solidifying the pathway for CVI participants to meaningful long-term employment
Participate in meetings with internal data team as well as external evaluation partners to make sure appropriate data is captured
Support the day-to-day operations of the workforce team in all three neighborhoods served
Work closely with the workforce supervisor and Street Outreach Department to help facilitate seamless and meaningful referrals to programming
In partnership with the workforce supervisor, monitor participant progress in order to help facilitate job placements/referrals to transitional jobs
Communicate the workforce department program schedule to colleagues and external partners
Make sure the appropriate data is being captured and entered into internal data system, and use data to inform program improvements and demonstrate impact
Monitor operations daily to make sure programming is consistent across all participants and neighborhoods
Continuously improve upon the internal standardization of processes and procedures within the workforce department
Partner with the Behavioral Health Department to make sure that Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) and Trauma Education are provided consistently to workforce participants
Support the daily operations around Nonviolence Chicago’s safety protocols related to participants entering Nonviolence Chicago locations and enrolled in programming
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
At least three (3) years of management experience
At least five (5) years of experience in workforce development and job readiness programming
Familiarity with Chicago neighborhoods and the fundamental drivers of violence
Demonstrated commitment to professional development and to bettering yourself
Ability to take initiative, work as a self-starter and lead by example
Possess an inclusive leadership style based in empathy, patience, equity, consistent support, accountability, and the ability to relate well to a variety of individuals and groups
Ability and commitment to maintain high level of confidentiality
Demonstrated experience serving as a problem-solver in a complex environment
Excellent verbal communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively in writing
Willingness to learn and commit to the principles of nonviolence, restorative justice and trauma-informed practices
No pending criminal cases or prior convictions for sexual assault, child abuse or domestic violence
Valid Illinois driver's license, insurance, and good driving record
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Preferably individuals with a history of justice system involvement
Preferably in a community-based organization or the government sector
Benefits
Aetna Medical Coverage options that support all levels of staff (including Part-Time): HMO, PPO, and HSA (PPO).
ZERO: A free benefit for BCBS PPO members that helps find the least expensive option for medical.
MFS will contribute $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family HSA Accounts through our HSA coverage, all front-loaded at the start of the year, or the start of your HSA enrollment.
Teladoc services provided to all employees: A no-cost benefit providing general medicine and behavioral health services, no insurance.
Dental HMO and PPO options through Guardian.
VSP vision insurance with one of the largest networks in the Chicago-land.
Company-paid individual life insurance policy of $100,000, with a wide range of additional, employee-cost.
Company-paid individual Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
Five Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options ranging from Health to Contribute your pre-tax dollars where you need them the most.
Ascensus 401K Plan with up to a 4% Match, vested at 100% on day one.
12 paid holidays.
Starting with 15 days of PTO, maxing at 30 days after 3 years of service.
Training and Professional Development Plan.
Pet Insurance options for your furry (or non-furry) friends.
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Free Will preparation services.
On-staff notaries available to eligible employees.
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Company
Institute for Nonviolence Chicago
Institute for Nonviolence Chicago offers conflict mediation, victim advocacy, case management, and nonviolence training programs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marlena Jentz
Vice President of Operations & Strategic Partnerships
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