Program Supervisor, Blueprint (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Employment Development

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$64,427.00 - $110,756.00 Annually

Starting Pay:

$70,337.00 Annually

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Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits  

NOTE: GRANT POSITIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS 

Job Summary:  

The person hired for this position will support and manage Baltimore City’s Career Coaching Initiative (BCCI) via the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is a landmark piece of legislation that includes comprehensive investments to improve outcomes across Maryland’s early childhood and public schools. Increasing education funding by $3.8 billion each year over the next 10 years, the Blueprint will enrich student experiences, accelerate student outcomes and improve the overall quality of education in Maryland. A key pillar of the Blueprint is to ensure all Maryland students are given the support needed to be college and career-ready by the 10th grade and pursue the post-secondary pathway most aligned with their skills and interests. The energetic person hired for this position will work collaboratively with stakeholders from the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, Baltimore City Public Schools and Baltimore City Community College to continue implementing and managing Baltimore City’s strategic plan for Career Coaching across the district. The ideal candidate will have experience in team and project management, a sharp attention to detail, strong communication skills, and experience in workforce development or other related fields. They will have the ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders and some experience in data collection and analysis.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise and support a team of 11-12 Career Coaches (4 supervisors managing up to 46 coaches)
• Organize and/or facilitate professional development opportunities for Career Coaches on a variety of critical subjects
• Deliver an engaging orientation process for newly hired Career Coaches and provide needed technical assistance
• Analyze data on Career Coach performance to inform support, accountability and continued professional development for the team
• Partner with and provide regular updates to school leadership on Career Coach performance at their school(s)
• Assist Career Coaches in developing school team partnerships to align services and the needs of students
• Assist in the delivery of Career Coaching services as requested to City Schools’ students
• Work collaboratively with Blueprint stakeholders at MOED, Baltimore City Public Schools, and Baltimore City Community College to inform programmatic design and decision making
• Meet deadlines and complete work in an accurate, thorough and timely manner
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:     

Education: Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

AND 

Experience: Have at least two years of experience in supervising teams and/or public service programs.

OR 

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience as long as it relates to the knowledge, skills, and responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Ability to lead and support a team to accomplish shared vision and goals
• Thorough knowledge of workforce development services and programs for youth
• Experience working with youth, especially in a small group or classroom setting
• Passion for economic and racial justice issues and supporting youth to accomplish their career goals
• Experience using data to manage performance
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies (City Schools, MOED, BCCC, public and private), community partners
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to make presentations to diverse groups
• Ability to assign and review the work of subordinate employees
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications (i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)

Additional Information 

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Financial Disclosure 

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.  

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

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