Healthcare Education Partnerships Manager

Sweetwater Care; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Community Relations Manager to build and sustain partnerships with SNFs across California for CNA clinical sites. You will recruit LVNs who meet CDPH criteria to serve as instructors and manage ongoing relationships with facilities and staff.

You will coordinate site approvals, stay compliant with CDPH rules, and represent the school at events and job fairs. This role requires travel within California and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, PR, education or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in healthcare education, staffing, admissions or business development.
• Familiarity with CDPH CNA program requirements and SNF operations in California.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel locally within California.

Responsibilities

• Identify, contact, and develop partnerships with SNFs for CNA clinical sites.
• Ensure clinical partner sites meet CDPH and accreditation standards.
• Coordinate agreements and documentation with SNFs, ensuring compliance.
• Schedule clinical rotation placements with the program coordinator.
• Actively recruit LVNs meeting CDPH criteria as instructors.
• Maintain a pool of potential instructors and assist onboarding/credentialing.
• Match instructors with student groups and clinical sites with education team.
• Serve as liaison between the CNA school and SNF partners.
• Conduct site visits and maintain ongoing communications with facility staff.
• Represent the school at local events, job fairs, and community outreach.
• Track outreach and partnerships; report data per CDPH regulations.
• Maintain compliance records for site approvals and instructor credentials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

CDPH knowledge

California travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Community Relations Manager to build and sustain partnerships with SNFs across California for CNA clinical sites. You will recruit LVNs who meet CDPH criteria to serve as instructors and manage ongoing relationships with facilities and staff.

You will coordinate site approvals, stay compliant with CDPH rules, and represent the school at events and job fairs. This role requires travel within California and strong communication skills.