ImagingWorks Program Director (License Required)

ABOUT JVS SOCAL

Founded in 1931, JVS-SoCal is a nonprofit, non-sectarian social service agency providing job training, career services, mentoring, and placement assistance to diverse and multicultural populations, transforming lives and empowering individuals to achieve dignity and economic independence through sustainable employment. JVS SoCal currently serves over 30,000 clients annually at over 20 locations throughout Southern California. As JVS SoCal continues to grow, we continue to look for qualified, dedicated staff to join us and play a role in transforming lives and bettering our communities throughout SoCal!

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision of the Director of JVSWorks and working closely with the Chief Academic Officer, the primary responsibility of the Program Director of ImagingWorks is to provide leadership and management in delivering the ImagingWorks medical imaging career training program in a high-quality fashion that achieves desired outcomes. Outcomes include enrollment, classroom and clinical participation and performance, completion rates, positive feedback from participants and employers, and compliance with all JVS SoCal and regulatory body standards and requirements.

• Minimum BS degree and three years of experience as a radiologic technologist
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory/managerial experience
• Group/classroom training experience
• Knowledge of hospital and healthcare industry
• Must be able to work effectively with a diverse student population, including low- to moderate-income individuals facing barriers to employment
• Technologically adept with computers, Microsoft applications, and online learning management systems (LMS)
• Experience with customer relationship management software (Salesforce) preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with program participants, JVS staff, employers, and community partners
• Must model appropriate behavior (communication, punctuality, etc.)

The successful candidate must also offer strong coaching skills, organizational skills, resourcefulness, initiative, attention to detail, ability to perform comfortably in a business and social service environment, strong written and oral communication/presentation skills, tact and diplomacy, public speaking capability, and professional appearance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruct online and in-person ImagingWorks classes per schedule
• Participate in academic planning and develop plans for individual modalities
• Adjust curriculum/courses/instructional plans as required to meet program needs
• Adjust and monitor admission criteria and maintain evaluation methodology for students
• Using suitable observation and communication skills, identify participants in need of support and provide them with appropriate coaching, guidance, and/or referrals for supportive services.
• Evaluate capital requirements within respective program and build a rationale for any requested equipment purchases
• Represent the school externally to key stakeholders, e.g., Employers, Partners, Department of Education, Regulatory Boards, etc.
• Ensure teaching / instructional training is attended by program instructors and coordinators
• Ensure pass rates on licensure exams meet minimum accrediting standards for their modality
• Ensure all personnel and contractors adhere to safety, technical, and health policies in compliance with company policies and government regulations
• Monitor employers and graduates to assess success and provide job retention coaching, as needed
• Ensure complete and accurate class rosters, attendance, drop sheets, and graduation information
• Ensure 100% compliance with Employment Training Panel (ETP) requirements
• Engage in regular contact with AJCC regarding co-enrolled participants
• Process, complete, and submit all required paperwork within the scope of authority and expertise
• Participate with staff in recruitment, orientation, screening, testing, and assessment activities and the selection of qualified program participants
• Make formal and informal presentations to internal and external groups when necessary
• Keep positive and professional relationship with students, employers, partners, vendors and staff
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer, Chief Program Officer, Director of JVSWorks, and JVS SoCal Senior Leadership

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent must be able to do the following: stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; bend and reach for filing and other job-related functions; climb up and down stairs; bend, stoop, and lift to move and retrieve materials; pull, push, and lift; reach both above and below shoulder height. Specific visual abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to inspect work visually. Manual dexterity to operate computers and other office equipment required. An employee must meet the physical demands described above to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made.