Director of Workforce Development📍 Abraxas Youth and Family Services
🕒 Full-Time
💲 $80,000-85,000, annually
💵 DailyPay Available
What You'll DoThe
Director of Workforce Development is responsible for establishing and maintaining partnerships with colleges, universities, technical schools, and community organizations to strengthen recruitment pipelines and workforce development initiatives across Abraxas Youth & Family Services.
This position focuses on creating opportunities for college students and graduates through employment, internships, and career development programs. The Director will collaborate with facility leadership, Recruiting, Marketing, and Training to increase awareness of Abraxas employment opportunities, support employee retention, and develop sustainable workforce partnerships.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities.- College and University Partnerships
- Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, career centers, academic departments, and student organizations near Abraxas facilities.
- Establish partnerships with faculty, internship coordinators, athletic departments, and campus leadership.
- Coordinate campus visits, career fairs, presentations, facility tours, and student engagement activities.
- Promote part-time, full-time, and internship opportunities to students and recent graduates.
- Internship and Employment Programs
- Establish Abraxas facilities as approved internship sites with colleges and universities.
- Coordinate paid internships and academic partnerships in direct care, clinical services, education, and related fields.
- Work with facility leadership to develop internship opportunities, supervision plans, and student mentorship programs.
- Track internship participation and transitions into permanent employment.
- Coordinate with Recruiting to promote opportunities through Handshake and university career platforms.
- Marketing and Community Outreach
- Collaborate with Recruiting and Marketing to develop facility-specific recruitment materials, campus advertising, and social media initiatives.
- Build relationships with community organizations and workforce development agencies.
- Establish workforce advisory boards and partnerships that support staffing and employee development.
- Coordinate outreach campaigns that increase awareness of Abraxas career opportunities.
- Employee Retention and Career Development
- Support employee mentorship, retention, and professional development initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for educational partnerships, certifications, and career advancement.
- Collaborate with facility leadership to address workforce challenges and improve employee engagement.
- Encourage interns and part-time employees to pursue long-term careers with Abraxas.
- Training Department Support
- Support the Abraxas South Mountain Training Department during periods of reduced university engagement.
- Obtain and maintain Safe Crisis Management (SCM) and CPR/First Aid Instructor certifications.
- Assist with new-employee orientation, required training, refresher courses, and employee development activities.
- Coordinate training assignments with Training Department leadership.
- Planning and Performance
- Develop workforce development plans based on individual facility needs.
- Maintain records of educational partnerships, internship programs, and outreach activities.
- Track university engagement, student referrals, internship participation, and employment outcomes.
- Provide regular progress updates and recommendations to senior operations leadership.
Who We're Looking ForYou may be a great fit if you are:
• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others
QualificationsMinimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, education, social work, psychology, communications, or a related field.
- Experience in workforce development, university relations, employee development, recruiting, or related areas.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, organizational, and presentation skills.
- Ability to independently coordinate multiple initiatives across facilities.
- Willingness to obtain required instructor certifications.
- Ability to travel regularly, including overnight travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing college partnerships and internship programs.
- Familiarity with university recruiting platforms, including Handshake.
- Experience with employee training, marketing, or community outreach.
- Background in human services, behavioral health, education, or juvenile justice.
Other Qualifications:
- At least twenty-one (21) years of age
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
- Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
- Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
- Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
Schedule• Full-Time
• On-Site/Hybrid/Remote
• Overnight Travel Required
Physical Requirements• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
🌟 Apply Today - Join Us in Building Better Futures!Some jobs pay the bills.
Some jobs build careers.
This job changes lives.
If you're looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.
Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.About Our OrganizationAbraxas Youth and Family Services is part of the Imperium family of companies.
Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.
