Regional Workforce Education Coordinator – South Region

SECTION: Workforce Development HIRING SALARY: $55,000 - $62,000 annually HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday (May vary with travel) CONTACT: Human Resources at (850) 201-8510 or via email at hr@tcc.
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edu MAJOR FUNCTION: This position reports directly to the Director of DJJ Postsecondary and Workforce Education through the Project Anchor grant between Tallahassee Community College and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
The ability to travel throughout assigned Southern Region including Circuits 10 (Polk County), 11 (Miami-Dade County), 12 (Manatee, Desoto, Sarasota Counties), 15 (Palm Beach County), 16 (Monroe County) and 17 (Broward County), 19 (Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St.
Lucie Counties), and 20 (Charlotte, Collier, Lee and Hendry Counties).
Conducts program monitoring, review and evaluation of all Project Anchor Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for quality and fidelity.
Conducts site visits at Project Anchor DJJ programs and reports on site specific CTE activities to the Director of Postsecondary and Workforce Education.
Communicates information to the residential and educational providers as necessary.
Reviews and confirms compliance of Project Anchor educational providers industry certification credentials.
and provides technical support to meet state and federal regulations regarding CTE programs.
Monitors timely administration and completion of Florida Ready to Work Soft Skills, OSHA 10, CPR and First Aid for Project Anchor youth.
Provides technical support to Project Anchor staff administering career assessments to ensure timely administration and fidelity.
Provides technical assistance, problem resolution and conducts CTE education site visits for Project Anchor residential DJJ providers that provide a CTE education program.
Collaborates with Project Anchor education services and residential staff in the assigned circuits to problem-solve issues impacting access to CTE options for students.
Collaborates with the statewide commitment manager to ensure appropriate program placement using career assessment results for Project Anchor youth.
Develops and monitors cooperative agreements between school districts, CareerSource, pre-apprenticeships, community partners, business partners, colleges and universities, and DJJ to provide support for Project Anchor CTE programs and opportunities for exiting students.
Provides Project Anchor curriculum resources, guidance and support to CTE teachers, staff and educational providers to assist with career pathway development.
Provides support and monitors Industry Certifications earned from the Master Credential list, collects data reports to ensure consistency with FLDOE for Project Anchor programs.
Coordinates multiagency partnerships and collaborates with the Director of Postsecondary and Workforce Education to review and respond to CTE data for Project Anchor programs.
Plans, coordinates and/or presents at statewide and regional conferences, meetings and workshops.
Reviews educational records for Project Anchor youth returning to assigned circuits and participates in community reentry team meetings to discuss continued CTE upon release from commitment.
Reviews Perkins grant awards and allocated budgets to ensure Project Anchor program projects and resources are expensed within the timeline of the grant award.
Reviews, analyzes, and researches legislative issues and prepares analysis of the projected effect of any proposed legislation or action on Project Anchor programs.
Implements strategic CTE Initiatives that leads to educational improvement and student success in Project Anchor DJJ schools in assigned circuits.
Serves as a member of the MQI Review Team to review and monitor indicator 1.
20 during Project Anchor residential program MQI visits.
Attends Florida Association for Career and Technical Education (FACTE) conferences, and workforce related trainings/workshops to stay current with industry trends.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, education, communication or other related fields.
Two years of teaching or related experience is also required.
Preference will be given to those having additional teaching experience or CTE/industry recognized certification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of the operations of the Florida Juvenile Justice System and continuum of services provided through DJJ.
Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of field and/or discipline.
Knowledge of Academic development.
Must have experience teaching, counseling, serving as an administrator, or providing guidance services and be willing to travel to outlying facilities, trainings, and meetings.
Ability to understand and apply educational statutes and rules.
Effective team member, flexible, with strong human relations skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Be self-motivated, self-directed and creative.
Skilled in the use of a personal computer, use of the Microsoft Suite, and using the World Wide Web for word processing and information gathering.
Ability to make presentations to stakeholders.
Ability to develop working relationships with a variety of agencies, courts, law enforcement and school districts.
Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential student information.
Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.