Workforce Development Specialist, FT

Unity-Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to design and manage programs helping employees and community members advance in healthcare careers. This role coordinates apprenticeships, pathways, tuition and certification initiatives, and workforce pipeline efforts.

The position serves as the main liaison with partner schools and community organizations, and may represent Unity Health at outreach events. Travel to facilities and schools is required; evenings/weekends may occur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, organizational development, education, business administration, healthcare administration, communications, marketing, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred; related experience considered in lieu of education.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in workforce development, education partnerships, career coaching, recruiting, or program management required.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills across schools, community partners, and clinical/non-clinical departments.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, sustain, and promote programs that help Unity Health employees and community members enter and advance in healthcare careers.
• Manage apprenticeships, clinical and non-clinical career pathways, tuition and certification programs, workforce pipeline initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for partner schools, colleges, and universities.
• Represent Unity Health at selected school, community, and workforce outreach events to raise awareness of healthcare career opportunities.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Workforce Development Specialist, FT

Full Time Sales Clerical Searcy, AR, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4304

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred. Related experience considered in lieu of education.
• Training and Experience : Minimum of three years of relevant experience in workforce development, education partnerships, career coaching, recruiting, or program management required. Recruiting experience is helpful. Healthcare experience preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook. Prior experience in creating new programs is not required.
• Job Knowledge : Strong relationship-building and communication skills across schools, community partners, and clinical and non-clinical departments. Comfortable presenting workforce programs to students, employees, educators, and community partners in small-group or event settings. Ability to manage multiple programs with measurable goals and deadlines. Willingness to think creatively and help create new programs.
• Safety Sensitive : NOIn the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

This position is contingent upon continued funding of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program Grant.

DESCRIPTION:

The Workforce Development Specialist builds, manages, sustains, and promotes programs that help Unity Health employees and community members enter and advance in healthcare careers. This partnership, recruiting, and outreach role manages apprenticeships, clinical and non-clinical career pathways, educational partnerships, tuition and certification programs, workforce pipeline initiatives, and Unity Health’s rural healthcare workforce strategy; serves as the primary point of contact for partner schools, colleges, and universities. Will also represent Unity Health at selected school, community, and workforce outreach events to increase awareness of healthcare career opportunities. This is a non-exempt, hourly position funded through the RISE AR RHTP grant. Standard office environment with regular travel to Unity Health facilities, partner schools, and community sites. Occasional evening or weekend events may be required. Supports Unity Health's Mission, Vision, and Values and must have dependable transportation to travel as needed.