General Summary:
- The Workforce Development Specialist is responsible for developing implementing and evaluating strategies and programs related to ensuring workforce development.
- The primary focus of this role is on expanding and preparing the workforce to fill both entry-level and hard-to-fill positions.
- This will be achieved by developing and conducting skills assessments designing training opportunities for current staff and supporting the execution of workforce development programs and initiatives.
- The role is responsible for establishing partnerships with schools and community organizations to meet workforce requirements based on employment projections.
- It will support employment and retention processes and programs as appropriate.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelors degree in Public Administration Human Services Human Resources Health Services Administration or related field or the equivalent combination of education training and experience.
- Two years of experience in workforce development recruitment program development and implementation career counseling and/or management.
- Experience in counseling educational instruction and case management experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with workforce planning career development training programs and recruitment strategies.
- Familiarity with community partnerships employee assistance programs and well-being resources.
- Ability to develop and implement workforce mobility programs and career advancement initiatives.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Effective analytical thinking planning organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Effective skill using innovative thinking to solve problems and facilitate the decision-making process.
- Effective skill developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with all levels of leadership staff and external partners.
- Exhibit high self-motivation and ability to work and plan independently as well as in a team environment.
- Effective skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Access Word Excel PowerPoint).
- Effective verbal written and interpersonal communication skills.
Benefits:
At Sheppard Pratt you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment to professional development including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous mileage reimbursement program
Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to years and level of related experience.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority