WorkForce Development Director - KS Department of Health & Environment (KDHE)
Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.
About the Position:
- Who can apply: Anyone (External)
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation & Employment Benefits:
- Hourly Pay Range: $31.22 - $36.05
* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. - Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave
- Funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Fitness Centers in select locations
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Program Development, Implementation, and Enhancement: Responsible for managing programming for Jag program, equity and inclusion programs as related to outlined KDHE strategic plan regarding workforce development, and other KDHE workforce development related programming, division procurement process guidelines, funding regulations and stakeholder workforce needs. Develop and coordinate preparation of portfolio regarding annual work and performance plans with knowledge of operating budgets and program funding streams. Develop and monitor grantee work plans and performance to assure that program models effectively steer the development of successful programming. Provides support for workforce program research including labor market data, industry trends, best practices etc. Actively participates and supports in writing procurement content for Jag program, equity and inclusion programs as related to outlined KDHE strategic plan regarding workforce development, and other workforce related programming and review and rate workforce development proposals in these areas. Oversight of Jag program, equity and inclusion programs as related to outlined KDHE strategic plan regarding workforce development, and other KDHE workforce related programming. In collaboration with community partners, develops effective program design, client services flow, and necessary reporting procedures to effectively serve and report on priority populations identified through these funds.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Stakeholder, Community, Workforce System, and relevant partners engagement and convenings: In collaboration with direct supervisor, lead the coordination and implementation of multiple stakeholders (including employers, non-profit partners, educators, public officials, community members and other identified workforce development partners/departments), to provide comprehensive service models and address the workforce needs of community members. Develop strategies for distribution of collateral and various messaging to ensure that local, prioritized, and underserved populations are aware of and have tangible access to identified workforce development programs and entities. Spearhead effective engagement and outreach to diverse populations, including displaced and immigrant workers, monolingual or ESL residents, public aid recipients, criminal justice involved etc. through diverse partnership development. In partnership with direct supervisor and KDHE workforce development partners, develop and implement strategies to best support the community members most affected by labor market fluctuations through workforce programming. Attend conferences, trainings, meetings, strategy sessions and relevant stakeholder meetings to best inform Jag program, equity and inclusion programs as related to outlined KDHE strategic plan regarding workforce development, and other KDHE workforce related programming through learning practices and networking. Oversee regularly scheduled meetings with KDHE organizations, partners, stakeholders, etc., to formally collaborate, share programmic information, and compile data reflecting outcomes relative to this funding.
Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Psychology, Organizational Development and/or related field.
Licensing & Certification
- Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
Minimum Qualifications
- 4 years of work experience in workforce planning and/or community relations, and/or data analytics, and/or financial management, and/or stakeholder operations, with understanding of local, state, and federal regulations that guide workforce development in Kansas.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Psychology, Organizational Development and/or related field, and/or 2-4 additional years of relevant experience beyond the initial minimum requirement, notated above.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Psychology, Organizational Development and/or related field.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
- Preferred skills working with data management, grant management, and budget management systems, as related to workforce planning.
Recruiter Contact Information:
Hope Stover
Email: Hope.Stover@ks.gov
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
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Job Posted Until 6/28/2023
