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    Workforce Development Director - Madison, United States - Wisconsin Assisted Living Association

    Wisconsin Assisted Living Association
    Wisconsin Assisted Living Association Madison, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Company:
    Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA)


    Title:
    Workforce Development Director


    Reports to:
    President & Chief Executive Officer

    Summary


    The WALA Workforce Development Director is an integral member of a small, dynamic team providing services to a diverse group of assisted living providers and partners.

    This is a full-time, exempt position, reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer. This position is based at WALA's Madison office, but statewide travel is required.

    This position requires the ability to plan and execute strategically for the purpose of leveraging resources, budget, and partnerships across the state.

    The Workforce Development Director is responsible for the following major functional areas/projects: 1) oversee the development, expansion and promotion of career pathways for our Assisted Living members workforce 2) ensure the development of a diverse talent pipeline for Assisted Living members 3) create functioning long-term partnerships with local school systems, career centers, and local/state/community agencies to assist with finding qualified staff for our members 4) find state, federal, and private grant opportunities and lead the submission of grant applications.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Develop and oversee the expansion of workforce training, recruitment, and retention programs to provide opportunities to WALA members.


    Drive and manage the development of growing a talent pipeline of qualified and diverse talent to meet the needs of our growing assisted living population.


    Provide leadership, direction, and assistance to WALA's assisted living members to determine training needs of staff through planning, promoting, and presenting educational programs based on specific needs.

    Provides services associated with ongoing professional development of staff at the member facility.

    Ensures assisted living facilities follow regulatory requirements relating to staff credentialing and education.


    Lead and/or assists the development of student level training or education credentials for the purpose of student recruitment into assisted living career opportunities.

    Partners with local high schools and regional colleges, technical colleges, career centers, etc. to identify and provide assisted living members with highly qualified candidates to staff their location.

    Build and maintain positive long-term relationships with community agencies, colleges, school systems, state/local agencies, and economic development entities.


    Research, investigate, and ensure submission of applications for grant opportunities, lead writing grant applications and responding in a timely manner to all secured grants for the organization.

    Requirements

    Bachelor's degree required.

    Three to five years' experience in direct Workforce Development management, initiatives, projects, programs, or strategies

    Knowledge and use of office equipment. Must be computer literate and have knowledge of Microsoft Office.

    Positive, upbeat, person-focused approach to customer service. Be a positive part of the team.


    Must be able to multi-task and handle many projects, each with great detail simultaneously, while maintaining good humor with professional public interaction.

    Must be self-directed and can work independently.

    Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work and handle multiple shifting priorities and deadlines. Creative problem solving is encouraged.


    High-level communication and interpersonal skills, by phone, in writing and in person, with the public, the WALA Board of Directors, volunteers and other staff.

    Have an ability to work with a wide variety of board members, volunteers, and the public.

    Have a professional demeanor in dress, appearance, manners and attitude.

    Have an ability to handle confidential information.


    Physical Demands and Work Environment:


    These physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

    Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

    Have an ability to travel and have reliable transportation a must.

    Note:

    The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

    WALA is an equal opportunity employer.


    Job Type:
    Full-time


    Benefits:
    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Life insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance


    Schedule:
    Monday to Friday


    Ability to Relocate:

    Madison, WI 53718:
    Relocate before starting work (Required)


    Work Location:
    In person

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