Physical Therapy at St. Luke's · 2 months ago
Workforce Development Specialist (Bilingual)
Bethlehem, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSt. Luke's is dedicated to providing excellence in healthcare and is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist. This role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating workforce development programming in collaboration with community partners to address local workforce needs and enhance career opportunities for participants.
Health CareHospitalRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Plans the implementation, and evaluation of the Workforce Development Programming in a metrics-driven environment
Works in collaboration with the Network Director to develop culturally appropriate materials for recruitment
Builds and maintains productive relationships with public-sector, private-sector, non-profit and other community partners to identify workforce and talent needs within the community
Collaborates with community partners to create career pathways for future talent and develop necessary and responsive workforce solutions
Possesses working knowledge of current labor market employment information about in-demand industry sectors or occupations available in the Lehigh Valley
Outreaches and assesses young adults, and dislocated workers for work readiness, skills, strengths, aptitudes and any potential limitations/barriers to employment and post-secondary education
Establish, maintain, or facilitate regular contact with program participants and community partners to provide services that promote career awareness, career counseling, and career exploration to participants
Provides wrap-around case management services for program participants to address the social determinants of health
Provides one-on-one career coaching to increase employability skills, develop professional career goals and identify career ladders for each program participant
Plans and implements professional development sessions in collaboration with community partners to increase job keeping and job seeking skills for participants
Participates in regular meetings and/or phone calls with community partners to monitor program progress
Collects and organizes program data to monitor effectiveness of the Workforce Development program and submits reports highlighting efficacy of program
Maintains departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes
Monitors program expenses to ensure budgets are being followed for the program
Responsible for meeting contract requirements, if applicable
Possesses excellent communication skills; keen appreciation for follow up, follow through, and attention to detail
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including writing, editing, and making presentations to groups and individuals
Serves as a liaison and advocate between the hospital network community and community partners to promote workforce development initiatives
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information
Collaborates with community partners to assist participants in the hiring process post program completion
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
At least two years' experience coordinating, planning, and evaluating workforce development programs
Ability to engage and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse population
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience working in and with industry; good working knowledge of the region's high demand industries especially as it relates to the workforce needs of employers
Knowledge of economic and workforce development practices, systems, and program design
Possesses excellent communication skills; keen appreciation for follow up, follow through, and attention to detail
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including writing, editing, and making presentations to groups and individuals
Possesses working knowledge of current labor market employment information about in-demand industry sectors or occupations available in the Lehigh Valley
Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external)
Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety
Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices
Complies with established chain of command for work related problems
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information
Collects and organizes program data to monitor effectiveness of the Workforce Development program and submits reports highlighting efficacy of program
Maintains departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes
Monitors program expenses to ensure budgets are being followed for the program
Responsible for meeting contract requirements, if applicable
Plans the implementation, and evaluation of the Workforce Development Programming in a metrics-driven environment
Works in collaboration with the Network Director to develop culturally appropriate materials for recruitment
Builds and maintains productive relationships with public-sector, private-sector, non-profit and other community partners to identify workforce and talent needs within the community
Collaborates with community partners to create career pathways for future talent and develop necessary and responsive workforce solutions
Outreaches and assesses young adults, and dislocated workers for work readiness, skills, strengths, aptitudes and any potential limitations/barriers to employment and post-secondary education
Establish, maintain, or facilitate regular contact with program participants and community partners to provide services that promote career awareness, career counseling, and career exploration to participants
Provides wrap-around case management services for program participants to address the social determinants of health
Provides one-on-one career coaching to increase employability skills, develop professional career goals and identify career ladders for each program participant
Plans and implements professional development sessions in collaboration with community partners to increase job keeping and job seeking skills for participants
Participates in regular meetings and/or phone calls with community partners to monitor program progress
Company
Physical Therapy at St. Luke's
Physical Therapy at St. Luke's is a patient-oriented rehabilitation practice that emphasizes education, healing, and exceeds expectations.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase