What are the responsibilities and job description for the WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPEC position at Temple Health?
The Workforce Development Specialist is responsible for the development and implementation of workforce development program which includes employment training, work-readiness activities, counseling, and job placement for individuals with significant and multiple barriers to employment and a recent violent injury. The program will increase employability, enhance client motivation, and improve life skills. Program activities will be performed in a hospital setting under the supervision of the Trauma Outreach Manager.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Bachelors Degree : in Human Services or related field (Preferred)
Masters Degree : in Human Services or related field (Preferred)
Experience
2 Years experience in a related role including case management, training, or counseling in a social service or healthcare setting (Required)
General Experience and knowledge of workforce development, and employment services for individual experiencing poverty and / or chronic unemployment / under-employment (Required)
General Experience working with individuals who experience the effects of poverty and have been part of public systems, including criminal justice and foster care (Required)
General Experience and demonstrated track record of building rapport with, providing motivation to, and supporting clients in achieving goals, including the development of individual action plans (Required)
General Experience facilitating individual and group training sessions (Preferred)
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University's bustling Health Sciences Center campus. The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.
