Workforce Development Consultant

Company: Advocate Health Care
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Advocate Health Care, the largest health system in Illinois and one of the largest health care providers in the Midwest. Our Corporate Support & Operations Services are equally committed to advancing Advocate's goal of building lifelong relationships with patients by delivering the best health outcomes and highest level of service through an integrated approach to care and wellness.Purpose:Supports the alignment of workforce development objectives in designated regions and serves as a subject~matter~expert and consultant to management on workforce development practices. Creates alignment between employment needs and the skill and preparation of the workforce needed to further the mission of Advocate Aurora Health. Creates healthcare employment opportunities for unemployed and under~employed members of the communities as well as incumbent workforce training. Serves as a liaison between Advocate Aurora Health and community based organizations, community colleges, workforce investment boards, K~12 schools and strategic partners.Accountabilities:Provides site~based program administration workforce development programming, including external pipelining, and incumbent workforce training.Manages external relationships within assigned PSA including but, not limited to community~based organizations, community colleges, K~12 schools and strategic partners.Responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating activities related to clinical rotations, internships, and job shadowing including post program interview/placement coordination at site(s) of care.Builds and maintains strong, productive relationships with key constituencies within Advocate Aurora Health to play an active role in connecting job seekers to training opportunities aligned with current roles within the Advocate Aurora Health system.Facilitates the statistical analysis and data management for the workforce programs related to community~ based organizations and community college partners. This includes managing data and outputs/outcomes by assigned partners who are AWI grant recipients.Collaborates with system leadership in the implementation of the Advocate Aurora Health Internship program, including college and HS programs.Assists in the compilation, organization or reporting of State or Federal metrics Position Requirements:Education Required: Bachelors degreeExperience Required: 3 years experience coordinating community or corporate training program, along with success in Workforce Development, Human Resources, public/private entities, school and/or churchesPrior experience working with the youth population, disabled or other high~barrier employment populations preferred.Prior knowledge or experience working with internship, apprenticeship or other student learning activities programs preferred.Prior experience working with Affirmative Action regulations including compiling or reporting data is preferred.Demonstrated experience in coordinating community and/or corporate training programs for frontline team members.Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.Creative ability to engage high~barrier populations in workforce related training, including the capacity to navigate community resources.Ability work independently, problem solve and make well~informed make decisions.High level of proficiency and literacy in using the Microsoft Office Suite, similar products and other technology solutions.Ability to work effectively in diverse communities and work groups.Ability to analyze and interpret data. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.Exposed to a normal office environment.This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.About Advocate Health CareAdvocate Health Care, named among the nations Top 5 large health systems based on quality by Truven Analytics, is the largest health system in Illinois and one of the largest health care providers in the Midwest. Advocate operates more than 250 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the states largest integrated childrens network, the states largest emergency and Level I trauma network, one of the areas largest home health care companies, and the regions largest medical group. Advocate Health Care has 4 teaching hospitals and is a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ.

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