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MassHire Department of Career Services Program Coordinator in Boston, Massachusetts
Program Coordinator III - (240004YU) Description The MassHire Department of Career Services (MDCS) is the designated State Workforce Agency (SWA) charged with the administration and oversight of \$150 - \$200 million active employment and training grants funded through the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) and state funding. MDCS primary responsibility is to provide oversight of the MassHire Workforce Development System comprised of 16 Local MassHire Workforce Development Boards (MWDBs) and their network of 29 MassHire Career Centers (MCCs). MDCS is charged to synthesize a system characterized by a myriad of workforce structures with laws, conditions, and regulations for 20+ programs and special grants that are categorized by frequently conflicting priorities. Strong and consistent communication is essential to ensure a streamlined delivery of quality workforce services to create and sustain powerful connections between businesses and job seekers through a statewide network of employment professionals to ensure a better future for the people and businesses of Massachusetts through meaningful work and sustainable growth. The State Monitor Advocate (SMA) reports to the Central Programs Director and aligns with the FMO team to monitor and evaluate Wagner-Peyser- Employment Service operations. The SMA also monitors each Center to ensure that Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFWs) have full access to and receive services \"This position requires that the candidate is bilingual in Spanish, is from MSFW backgrounds; or has substantial work experience in farmworker activities.