Specialist, Workforce & Economic Development (Hybrid - Phoenix, AZ)

This position is Remote/Hybrid. Candidates must reside in Phoenix, AZ.

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating and overseeing contractually required workforce development activities. This includes developing and maintaining a provider network that consists of a sufficient number of qualified workers who serve members in the most interpersonally, clinically, culturally and technically capable manner possible.

Job Duties

• Completes workforce analysis, forecasting, planning, and development to ensure that providers effectively manage human capital and the human capital development processes and resources. Develops annual workforce development plan.
• Working in collaboration with the State, providers and various stakeholders, facilitates the deployment of a qualified and capable workforce.
• Collects workforce data, analyzes workforce trends, plans strategy and mobilizes the human, educational and community resources needed to both attract and prepare qualified workers to deliver contracted services.
• Assists providers to enhance workforce development programs by providing both direct and indirect technical assistance on an as-needed basis. Ensures providers are compliant with competency and training requirements.
• Establishes connections with businesses for program development to create job opportunities.
• Creates and establishes workforce development programs promoting collaboration and support to providers and agencies increasing job placements of service recipients.
• Participates in routine and ad hoc meetings with the state.
• Prepares and submits required documents and reports accurately and in a timely fashion.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Healthcare, Social Work or a related field

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 5+ years of experience in economic development or public administration with a strong focus on employment for underserved populations.
• Significant experience in the field of Mental Health, Public Health, Public Policy and/or healthcare as a Social Worker, Counselor, or similar position.
• Experience in conflict management in the work setting, preferably healthcare.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Product Suite

To all current Molina employees: If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the intranet job listing.

Molina Healthcare offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Molina Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V.