WFD Programs Specialist

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WFD Programs Specialist

Full-Time

Project & Program Management

NCTCOG - ARLINGTON, TX 76005 US (Primary)

10 - 20%

The
Workforce Development Department
of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking a Programs Specialist. The responsibility of this position is to assist with the oversight and management of Workforce programs such as Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Employment Services (ES), and Reemployment Services & Eligibility Assessment (RESEA), and other programs as implemented that promote the Workforce System.

This is accomplished by serving as a point of contact for assigned contracts, managing assigned contracts, and providing technical assistance to Subrecipient(s). Other duties include assisting in management and oversight of special projects, initiatives and/or program development activities, such as Customized Training, Workforce Commission Initiatives (WCI), Teacher Externship, Metrix Learning and other assigned special programs and/or projects. Candidates must be able to perform liaison duties with Subrecipient(s) and required community partners to ensure consistency with local board, state and federal requirements.

Candidates should understand the basic principles and practices of Workforce Development programs and systems.

• Develop, coordinate, and implement workforce program policies to ensure compliance with federal and state program rules and regulations, and best practices.
• Manage contracted programs and other projects/initiatives as assigned, through provision of verbal and written technical assistance, face-to-face meetings, conference calls and video conferencing to ensure contracted goals and objectives are achieved.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or designated liaison with local Subrecipient(s) and state and federal agency representatives regarding assigned programs and projects.
• Promote assigned programs and/or initiatives and the local workforce system by participating in or facilitating and maintaining information sharing among community stakeholders, partners and providers.
• Attend and represent Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) in meetings, work groups, committees, conferences and other representations related to assigned programs and areas of responsibility at the local, state, and federal levels, as necessary.
• Participate in monthly, bi-monthly and/or quarterly meetings with Subrecipient(s) and local partners and/or regional groups as related to assigned programs.
• Respond to questions, concerns and/or complaints regarding assigned workforce program in accordance with local, federal and state guidelines and regulations and local program policies and procedures.
• Research and recommend strategies that will contribute to attainment of strategic and programmatic goals and continuous improvement.
• Present information and recommendations to Workforce Board Committees regarding assigned program and/initiatives, as necessary.
• Contribute to contract and grant proposal development as needed.
• Travel within the 14-county Workforce Development area and travel outside the region to attend meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars related to programs assigned.

• Manage multiple federal/state contracts and/or grants
• Identify and evaluate program and project elements
• Interpret and apply state and federal laws, regulations and codes
• Organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining attention to detail
• Communicate professionally and…