Career Services Director jobs in Weymouth, MA

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Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Provide regional technical assistance and coaching to Skill UP providers. CVES Support Specialists are expected to meet with CVES Skill up providers and regional staff regularly, establish strong relationships, and maintain a good understanding of programs in order to support best fit referrals (i.e., referrals that are likely to result in youth engagement and positive outcomes) between Program staff, Caseworkers, District Offices and providers to promote

• Act as the Regional liaison between Residential Programs, Community, Training Department, DYS families, Careen- Navigators and DYS Central Office to ensure Skill Up providers are supported. CVES Support Specialists are expected to build connections between providers and residential and community operations in navigating the provider community and services offered, and make sure residential and community programs/offices and DYS Central Office are aware of any program changes. The primary goals of these connections are to ensure that Career. Vocational and Employability Services Programs are effectively meeting local employment needs and supporting outcomes achievement.

• “Make meaning of” and share data in partnership with Regional Leadership, Residential Programs, District Offices and Skill Up providers. CVES Support Specialists are expected to actively use data dashboards (JJEMS) quality assure Career Navigators e-career readiness files, to assess the status and trends over time of referrals, enrollments, exits, and outcomes achievement. CVES Support Specialists can use these trends to identify opportunities for technical assistance and facilitate data-driven Provider coaching.

• Facilitate discussion, review youth monthly Regional Employment Outreach Specialist and Career Navigator activity, and Data Collection (JJEMS-Virtual Gateway). CVES Support Specialists are responsible for monitoring youth progress through contracted services for Skill Up programs to support outcomes achievement.

• Facilitate Skill Up Provider Onboarding Process CVES Support Specialists are responsible for scheduling providers for annual mandatory DYS101 Training as well as communication to Regional-Training Unit

• Facilitate DYS Youth Payroll Onboarding Process CVES Support Specialists are responsible for assisting local program staff with onboarding paperwork, assist in vital documents (JJEMS upload) and request Care and Custody letter from local Payroll Point of Contact.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource management including behavioral techniques, planning, forecasting, organizational development, etc.

• Knowledge of work simplification methods, methods used in the preparation of charts, graphs and tables and methods of general report writing.

• Ability to understand, explain and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc., governing assigned unit activities.

• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.

• Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures and determine proper format and procedure.

• Ability to maintain accurate records.

• Ability to prepare and use charts, graphs and tables and prepare general reports.

• Ability to write concisely and clearly and develop ideas in logical sequence.

• Ability to communicate, follow and provide written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner.

• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious diverse working relationships with others.

• Ability to adjust to varying situations to meet emergency or changing program requirements.

• Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling confidential information.

• Knowledge of the Department of Youth Services and its continuum of care.

• Experience in operating and working in the operations of residential and community programming for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

• Working knowledge of Department of Youth Services policies and procedures.

• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Word, Edge, Excel and other software to produce documents and reports electronically.

• Ability to understand, analyze and apply the provisions of the regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines governing operations and assigned program activities including Commonwealth of Massachusetts procurement of contract procedures.

• Ability to analyze and determine applicability of reported data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.

• Ability to work effectively with others and coordinate the efforts of others on accomplishing assigned work objectives.

• Ability to communicate effectively and develop ideas in logical sequence both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to adjust to changing situations to meet emergency or shifting expectations and work under pressure.

• Ability to be flexible and work within a team as well as work independently on tasks while receiving supervision from the Manager.

• Ability to assist in indirectly supervising and providing support to direct care staff, program managers, regional managers and other senior staff.

• Ability to deal with crisis and problem solve immediate needs.

• Cultural Competency

About the Department of Youth Services:

As the Juvenile Justice agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Department of Youth Services promotes positive change in the youth in our care and custody. Our mission is to make communities safer by improving the life outcomes for youth in our care. We achieve our mission through investing in highly qualified staff and a service continuum that engages youth, families, and communities in strategies that support positive youth development. For more information, please go to: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-youth-services.

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants".

Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates must pass a pre-employment screening which includes: 1) Drug Screening; 2) Psychological Screening; 3) Medical Examination; and 4) Physical Abilities Test (PAT) for direct care positions. If you would like more information, please logon to the DYS website www.mass.gov/dys to access detailed information on the Pre-Employment process.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

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For questions, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.

• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.