Young Adult Life Enhancement Program Director
Total Action For Progress (Tap)
Roanoke, Virginia Area
Responsible for directing and evaluating The Young Adult Life Enhancement Program (Y.A.L.E) as well as providing leadership for program staff and participants. Coordinated and built relationships with sub-contractors, local businesses, school districts, colleges, juvenile justice systems, court service units and social services in an effort to assist in the societal and community reentry of court-involved youth. ResponsibilitiesSupervised staff and managed operations for YALE program including instruction; job placement; follow-up services; and support services for 200 program participants. -Trained and evaluated staff as it related to planning, operations, fiscal monitoring, educational planning/services and personnel matters related to the YALE program and federal grant. - Initiated corrective/disciplinary actions as appropriate. - Compiled and initiated timely submission of federal reports, budget or grant modifications, etc. as required by Assistant Director, and funding sources. -Identified and coordinated program activities. -Facilitated regular staff meetings to address student enrollment, student progress, and overall program performance; ensuring that 100 percent of enrolled participants successfully attained a high school diploma and/or GED, college access, national certifications and/or national trade certifications.- Arranged technical assistance and recommended appropriate actions concerning the YALE program and service delivery as appropriate. - Galvanized investment and involvement of surrounding communities to ensure program effectiveness, relativity and sustainability.