Full-Time

Program Director

Posted on 9/19/2025

Career TEAM

Career TEAM

Workforce development consulting with government software

Compensation Overview

$55k - $60k/yr

Metairie, LA, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Masters or MBA Preferred
  • 3-5 years of operational leadership and management experience with knowledge of WIOA contracts/programs preferred
  • Strong emotional intelligence and ability to lead a team with different working styles
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient maintain a high-level of confidentiality
  • Knowledge about the local region and relevant partners (preferred)
  • Experience in planning and organizing work standards, processes, and references
  • Sharp attention to detail with strong organizational, analytical, research and critical thinking skills
  • The capability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, including the ability to perform and complete a high volume of work assignments with speed and accuracy, work cooperatively with others and showing courteousness and a high level of professionalism
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality at all times, handle personnel matters effectively, and handle employee and personnel inquiries with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy
  • Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
  • A Valid Driver’s License
Responsibilities
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements, including adherence to policies and procedures and program monitoring
  • Focus on budget management by remaining cognizant of expenditure rates and ensuring everything is on track without disallowed costs, driving metrics and performance, providing support and coaching to front-line staff and creating service delivery plans for projects
  • Coordinate the planning and implementation of policies and procedures for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
  • Assist with recruiting and maintaining the best workforce development talent in the Jefferson Parish region;
  • Develop and implement strategies to incorporate a focus on performance objectives in the daily operations of organizational staff
  • Responsible for the planning and implementation of policies and procedures, and a quality management model for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
  • Accurate and thorough completion of required documentation and reports
  • Serve as the primary local contact and contract liaison for the funding source
  • Lead a team of high-functioning employees to execute the program initiatives while supporting employee growth
  • Conduct regular coaching sessions and annual performance evaluations of the team
  • Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset
  • Other duties and projects as needed

Career TEAM, LLC provides workforce development services to government and education institutions. It combines high-touch, one-on-one case management and career services with a proprietary software portal called Career EDGE to manage employment and training programs. The Career EDGE platform supports program administration, participant tracking, and service delivery, enabling staff to coordinate services and monitor outcomes for participants. The company differentiates itself by offering an integrated mix of hands-on support and software tailored to public sector and educational clients, backed by a track record of securing government and state grants (over $100 million) and collaborating with partners like ForgeNow to strengthen vocational training. Career TEAM’s goal is to reduce unemployment and poverty by closing the opportunity divide and delivering better employment outcomes through targeted workforce development solutions.

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Headquarters

North Haven, Connecticut

Founded

1996

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ForgeNow partnership expands into accelerated vocational training by 2026.
  • Over $100 million in government grants since 1996 sustains revenue pipeline.
  • TANF and SNAP integrations align with state welfare-to-work modernization initiatives.

What critics are saying

  • AI automated platforms erode high-touch services demand within 12-24 months.
  • Chrysalis Inc. undercuts grants with 30% lower-cost vocational training in 6-12 months.
  • 2026 WIOA reauthorization mandates open-source systems, obsoleting Career EDGE in 18-24 months.

What makes Career TEAM unique

  • Career TEAM founded in 1996 delivers high-touch case management with Career EDGE software.
  • Proprietary Career EDGE portal achieves 100% internal project adoption for superior outcomes.
  • Partners with ForgeNow vocational school to modernize career services and employer engagement.

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Benefits

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

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