Workforce Development Liaison

Essential Job Functions

Strategic Planning

• In partnership with the Director of Workforce Development implement strategic plans for the expansion of the community-based workforce and Workforce Development activities, aligning with overall organizational goals.
• Assess and evaluate needs, in partnership and collaboration with communities- workforce gaps and training needs necessary to accomplish goals of GHN strategic priorities.
• Work to plan, develop, and implement a GHN Community-Based Workforce Network and subsequent events or trainings.
• Provide structured support, mentoring/coaching, and technical assistance for the community-based workforce (CBW) and CBW supervisors across multiple partner agencies within the GHN Region.

Community Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, organizations, and stakeholders to foster collaboration and support for workforce initiatives and development.
• Act as a liaison between the organization and the communities served, ensuring an inclusive and culturally sensitive approach.
• Support no wrong-door policy through engagement and referral of partner agencies to GHN programs and supports.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Design and execute effective recruitment strategies to attract a diverse and skilled workforce from within the community.
• Develop streamlined onboarding processes in partnership with community-based organizations to integrate new community-based workforce seamlessly into their new roles.

Training and Development

• Collaborate with internal team members and community-based organizations to create and implement training programs that enhance the skills and capabilities of community-based workers.
• Provide structured support, mentoring/coaching, and technical assistance for the community-based workforce (CBW) and CBW supervisors across multiple partner agencies within the Greater Health Now Region.
• Ensure and provide facilitation support for CBW training opportunities across the GHN Region.

Performance Management

• Work with the Manager of Community-Based Care Coordination to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success and impact of the community-based workforce.
• Implement performance management systems to ensure continuous improvement and accountability.
• Establish regular check-ins with community-based workforce hired through GHN’s Community-Based Workforce Expansion Program.
• Round regularly with community-based organizations contracted through GHN’s Community Based Workforce Expansion Program to ensure they are upholding contract deliverables and community-based workforce is being utilized appropriately.

Resource Allocation

• Work with the GHN team to review and allocate resources efficiently to support the expansion and sustainability of the Community-Based Workforce Expansion Program.
• Work with GHN team to identify and pursue funding opportunities, grants, and partnerships to support workforce initiatives and sustainability of the Community-Based Workforce Expansion Program.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Work with GHN’s Community Contracts Coordinator to collect data related to workforce expansion, providing regular reports and insights to inform decision-making within the GHN team.

Greater Health Now Operations

• Contributes to operations of the GHN Regional Hub.
• Represent GHN in community meetings and events both virtually and in person.
• Supports existing contractual relationships throughout GHN’s Jurisdiction.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.36 - $34.95 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• Up to 50% travel

Ability to Relocate:

• Kennewick, WA 99336: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person