National Reentry Manager

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

STRIVE is a national leader in workforce development solutions, empowering individuals to discover their best future selves through innovative, evidence-based career training and holistic, lifelong support. STRIVE partners with employers, funders and community organizations to close gaps in workforce needs and help local economies thrive.  Founded in East Harlem, NY, in 1984, STRIVE has grown from its roots to now offer programs in locations across the country.

For more than 40 years, STRIVE has been a catalyst for economic change and prosperity in underserved communities. Our tuition-free skills and job readiness training, one-on-one support and lifetime personal coaching prepare students for careers in high-growth industries such as healthcare, construction and logistics. With a proven pathway to possible, 80% of STRIVE students graduate, 76% attain employment and 70% retain employment long-term.

Looking to the future, STRIVE has embarked on an ambitious ten-year growth plan to increase its impact in more locations nationwide, aiming to serve up to 10,000 individuals each year by 2033.

We meet individuals where they are, providing free programs tailored to adults 18+, including those impacted by the justice system. At STRIVE, there is always a path forward.

See why STRIVE has been the pathway to possible for more than 40 years in our 3-minute mission video.

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of STRIVE’s continued growth, we are focused on expanding our reach in existing markets, entering new communities, and scaling programs that have demonstrated strong impact. A key area of this work is expanding our programming for individuals returning from incarceration. Building on the success of our New York City model, STRIVE aims to help more individuals successfully navigate their transition home and accelerate their path toward careers that provide a living wage and economic mobility.

This new role, the National Reentry Manager, reporting to the Senior Director of Program Supports, is an exciting opportunity for an experienced program professional. As National Reentry Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the codification and replication of our successful reentry program model and assisting with its effective implementation in new locations. Responsibilities will include supporting research to identify and inform best practices, contributing to the development of replication strategies, assisting with partnership coordination, and providing ongoing training and technical assistance to help new site teams effectively implement the reentry program model. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, a deep understanding of reentry services, and a passion for making a positive impact on individuals transitioning from incarceration. Most be fully vaccinated against COVID at the time of hire.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Design & Strategy

· Assist with the review and analysis of STRIVE’s existing reentry programming to help identify program strengths and opportunities for improvement. This may include supporting the analysis of outcome data, reviewing the program’s logic model, and contributing to findings and recommendations that inform ongoing program development and replication efforts.

· Collaborate with STRIVE colleagues, subject matter experts, consultants, and external stakeholders to redesign program components, curriculum, and service delivery based on best practices.

· Support the codification of key learnings and contribute to the refinement of the program model for future replication, including assisting with the development of a program manual that serves as STRIVE’s “playbook” for reentry programming.

Program Replication & Implementation

· Support the development of a strategic plan for expanding our reentry services, including timelines, resource requirements, and key performance indicators.

· Assist with conducting comprehensive research and analysis of target cities and their specific reentry needs and work closely with the program team to ensure program services suit the unique needs of new cities.

· Coordinate with senior director to develop and deliver training programs and resources to new and existing site teams, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to implement reentry services effectively.

· Provide ongoing support and technical assistance to new site teams to promote consistent implementation and fidelity to the program model.

Reentry Stakeholder Engagement & Field Building

· Represent STRIVE in reentry workforce and broader criminal justice coalitions to strengthen the organization’s presence and reputation and help position STRIVE as a thought leader in these areas.

· Manage a practitioner network for those serving individuals impacted by the justice system, capturing and providing a platform for program outputs and best practice approaches that can be shared as national models.

· Identify and establish strategic partnerships with local government agencies, community organizations, service providers, and other relevant stakeholders in the target cities.

· Cultivate relationships, negotiate partnerships, and collaborate on the implementation of the reentry services.