Associate, Program

Tulsa, OK

In Person

This is an in-person role with the expectation that staff report to a CEO site, as the majority of participant interactions are conducted in person.

Anticipated deadline to submit application: November 18. Position may close early if application limit is met. Apply promptly for full consideration.

The Opportunity

The Associate, Program (ProsperOK) provides administrative and programmatic support for specific programs CEO offers to the job seekers we serve.

As part of our mission, we strongly encourage individuals who have lived experience of incarceration or involvement in the justice system to apply for this role.

Who We Are

The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provides employment services to people recently released from incarceration. Across the United States, 8,000-9,000 people participate in CEO each year, transitioning to employment that supports themselves, their families, and their communities.

What began as a demonstration project of the Vera Institute of Justice in the 1970s to address employment barriers facing the formerly incarcerated following release in New York City has grown into the leading reentry employment organization in the country, where over 30,000 formerly incarcerated individuals have secured full-time employment since 1996.

Who You Are

Competencies

• You have a commitment to working for a social justice-focused, fast-paced, people-centered and results oriented nonprofit
• You have the ability to communicate effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds and experiences; skill or desire to present to groups of varying stakeholders
• You have the ability to build rapport and collaborate with colleagues and external partners
• You have strong organizational skills, able to prioritize multiple tasks and projects, and able to manage time effectively to meet project deadlines
• You are proactive communicator who actively loops others into project status and any challenges that arise
• You are a self-starter with the ability to anticipate problems and present solutions
• You are proficient with technology, including PowerPoint, Excel, Google Suite and Salesforce
• You have 2+ years of program implementation experience (program management experience preferred) in a fast-growing and results-oriented nonprofit environment

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Key responsibilities of the Associate, Program include but are not limited to:

Training Support

• Support with implementation and management of participant training projects as well as site-specific training initiatives
• Coordinate and implement advanced training pathway(s) for participants
• Support with evaluation and report out on project progress and outcomes
• Support creation and coordination of participant referral pipelines for advanced training opportunities, assessing internal and external referrals
• Create individualized participant training implementation plans for sites based on site goals and office metrics (e.g. office tenure, capacity, enrollments/census)
• Conduct meetings as needed with participants in training programs to support their successful completion of training, job readiness, and job placement
• Utilize reports to monitor training enrollments, participant trainee progress and quality of program service delivery (during participants training experience)
• Conduct outreach and sustain relationships with training providers, workforce development professionals, one-stop career centers and other organizations and agencies
• Research and identify training provider options and inquire about services and relevant details

Program Support

• Coordinate and provide support on key program projects & activities
• Assess effectiveness and determine impact of team and program activities, working to improve processes & activities to best support effective pilot management
• Collaborate to help produce best practices for piloting new innovations and rolling out new processes.
• Gather feedback from participants and staff to inform effective project design and implementation
• Ensure data is inputted with fidelity, and support reviews & report outs of key data to inform efficacy and scalability of pilot programs
• Communicate consistently with program delivery staff in local sites to support and ensure continued adoption of new initiatives

Team Support

• Support in the facilitation of professional development workshops in collaboration with other CEO teams
• Provide support to vocational staff overseeing participant trainees as needed
• Contribute to the development, creation, and implementation of centralized programing
• Support internal/external participant outreach and recruitment efforts
• Interview participants in training and gather marketing materials
• Support fuller team as needed

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $47,800. In an effort to be both equitable and transparent, CEO's compensation philosophy considers a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, internal equity, and home office location in making a final determination on our salary offer.

We recognize that salary is a part of the overall compensation package and also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, as well as professional development opportunities and training, including regular training opportunities in Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI is one evidence-based skill that reentry and human service professionals can utilize when supporting participants to achieve their goals.

We also offer paid parental leave, participation in a retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, paid holidays and more. We are a workplace that promotes continual learning and teamwork, offering lunch and learns, team outings, holiday gatherings and more for our staff.

More About Us

Center for Employment Opportunities believes that everyone deserves the chance to shape a stronger future for themselves, their families, and their communities. People who are justice involved are highly encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. CEO is committed to the CROWN Act, and creating an open space where our employees can present as their true authentic selves.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, gender identity, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact.