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Director of Workforce Development

We are looking for a Director of Workforce Development to serve on our Leadership Team to oversee the development and growth of our Social Enterprises and to provide ongoing support to the Trades Institute team.

At Emerge, our valuesguide how we live, lead, and serve. Rooted in faith and renewal, they reflect our mission to restore lives through hope, integrity, and purpose.

We Serve:We put others first, leading with humility, empathy, and a willing spirit.

We Own: We take responsibility for our actions and choices, demonstrating integrity through accountability.

We Believe: We offer grace and restoration, believing in second chances and the power of forgiveness.

We Excel: We always grow and improve, pursuing continuous learning and a hunger for quality.
We Rise:We grow through challenges, remaining flexible, creative, and steadfast through adversity.

If these resonate with you, we would love to connect to discuss opportunities at Emerge further!

Position Overview:TheDirector of WorkforceDevelopmentleads mission-driven businesses that provide recovery-focused jobs and generate revenue for organizational sustainability. They oversee daily operations while developing new opportunities that support wellness and community integration. Combining entrepreneurial strategy with trauma-informed practices, the Director ensures enterprisesdeliversfinancial stability,social impact,andintegration of people served into the workforce.

Principal Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Develop and execute a long-term vision for the organizations social enterprises that integrates recovery support and workforce development.

• Identifyand evaluate new business opportunities that create supportive employment for individuals in recovery or living with mental health challenges.

• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure enterprises are aligned with treatment and recovery services.

Business Operations & Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of social enterprises, ensuring efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

• Manage budgets, financial performance, and business metrics for each enterprise.

• Develop systems for supply chain management, staffing, customer service, and quality control.

• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, employment laws, and nonprofit enterprise regulations.

Revenue & Financial Sustainability

• Driveearned-incomegrowth through sales, contracts, and strategic partnerships.

• Monitor and report on the financial health of each enterprise, balancing revenue generation with social mission outcomes.

• Support grant writing and fundraising efforts by providing data on enterprise impact and financial performance.

Workforce Development & Recovery Support

• Design and oversee workforce development programs that provide job readiness, training, and supportive employment opportunities for people in recovery.

• Collaborate with clinical and peer support teams to ensure employment opportunities integrate recovery principles and reduce barriers to success.

• Develop supportive workplace policies that promote wellness, resilience, and long-term stability for employees.

• Develop programs that remove barriers and provide a pathway to meaningful careers for clients served.

Partnerships & Community Engagement

• Build andmaintainrelationships with community partners, local businesses, and customers to enhance enterprise visibility and impact.

• Serve as a public ambassador for the organizations social enterprises, highlighting their role in advancing recovery and community well-being.

• Leverage partnerships to expand market reach, job placements, and training opportunities.

General Duties:

• Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures, including compliance with all behavioral, ethical, and client boundary expectations

• Maintain client records according to the organizations policies and procedures

• Maintain organization, Ohio MHAS, and CARF required training

• Maintain license or registrationappropriate toprofession andappropriate tojob requirement, includingappropriate amountof continuing education at all times of employment

• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times

• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Working Conditions

Knowledge of:Workforce development systems; adult education and career coaching; labor market data and trends; grant compliance and reporting; partnership development and employer engagement.

Abilities:Strategic planning and execution; high-level communication and interpersonal skills; staff supervision and mentoring; data analysis and outcome tracking; cross-functional collaboration; public speaking and professional representation; flexibility in managing multiple programs and deadlines.

Working Conditions:Office and training center environments; regular travel to employer sites, community events, and partner locations; occasional evening or weekend hours; dynamic mix of administrative, operational, and public-facing responsibilities.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have aMasters in Business Administration.

• 5+ years of leadership experience in business management, nonprofit enterprise, or workforce development.

• Proven success in scaling mission-driven ventures and balancing financial goals with social outcomes.

• Experience working in behavioral health, recovery housing, or social services strongly preferred.

• Strong entrepreneurial and business management skills.

• Understanding ofrecovery-oriented care, trauma-informed practices, and supportive employment models.

• Ability to coach, mentor, and support individuals with lived experience of addiction and/or mental health challenges.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and community engagement skills.

• Skilled infinancial management, performance measurement, and reporting.