Senior Workforce Development Consultant - Shreveport /Monroe Region

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job supports the company's strategic initiatives by partnering with team members, Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs), operational leaders, external funders, external service providers and education resources throughout the system to lead the creation, development and execution of system-wide, complex workforce development programs which develop pipelines and pathways to employment throughout the organization. Evaluates programs, identifies promising practices, and develops and recommends comprehensive solutions. Develops course and/or program evaluations to measure program effectiveness and outcomes and conducts benchmarks on programs. Coordinates program activities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - Bachelor's degree

Preferred - Master's degree

Work Experience

Required - 3 years of experience in workforce development, human resources or related field.

1 year of experience in managing third party relationships, working with virtual learning platforms, working within a project management system, case management, and healthcare.

Certifications

Preferred - Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Expert financial acumen, leadership, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations applicable to workforce development programs.
• Knowledge of proper usage of philanthropic, state and federal funding.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to present project details and other information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Strong customer service, project management and time management skills.
• Ability to be flexible in approach to work and development of learning solutions and align workforce training and education to operational needs.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, pay strong attention to detail and handle stress effectively.
• Ability to travel 50% of the time.

Job Duties

• Supports management of multiple program areas including training, budget, and compliance.
• Reviews and evaluates office operation and/ or program recipients for a single complex program on a system-wide basis.
• Interprets and tracks corrective action within an assigned program.
• Evaluates programs, identifies promising practices, and develops/recommends comprehensive solutions.
• Ensures proper usage of philanthropic, state and federal funding.
• Collaborates with internal external stakeholders to develop viable pipelines and pathways of employment.
• Engages with cohorts to identify challenges and provide solutions that fit stakeholders' goals.
• Develops course and/or program evaluations to measure program effectiveness and outcomes and conducts benchmarks on programs to incorporate best practices with the Organizational Development industry.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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