Workforce Development Manager - Military Veterans
at Elevance Health
Workforce Development Manager
Location: Kansas
Travel: 20% Travel with potential overnight as needed
The Workforce Development Manager is responsible for provider support and oversight as it relates to workforce development, staff training, and retention of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) workforce. Serves as an integral team member of the statewide collaborative Workforce Development initiative. Provides Workforce Development consulting support and technical assistance to provider organizations. Supports the implementation of provider incentives and/ or recognition for expansion of services and for implementation of innovative WFD strategies, improving quality and maintaining a sufficient workforce.
How you make an impact:
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Partners with consultative and technical assistance team members to develop and execute Workforce Development Plans.
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Assist providers with workforce development activities; routinely monitors and evaluates provider progress on workforce development activities and identifies opportunities for improvement; collects workforce data; serves as the main point of contact for providers, handling day to day activities and follow-up with providers.
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Conducts seminars to support the understanding of Workforce Development strategies, initiatives and collaborations.
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Develops and educates on network recruitment and retention strategies to ensure the retention and maintenance of high quality contracted Direct Support Professionals.
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Identifies, researches and analyzes economic and professional provider practice patterns to develop recommendations for improvements.
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Consults with, educates and trains providers on innovative alternative reimbursement programs.
Minimum Requirements:
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Requires a BA/BS in business or a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ provider/community relations and 2 years training and development or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:
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Kansas residency is a must.
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Managed Care experience is preferred.
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Experience working with Kansas providers is strongly preferred.
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Working knowledge of LTSS is preferred.
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Strong written and oral communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and well organized preferred.
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Experience in caregiving is preferred.
Kansas City, KS
If you are active-duty military, reserve, or a military veteran, we foster a welcoming environment that’s dedicated to honoring your service and helping you achieve your career goals. Veterans of Elevance Health — one of our Business Resource Groups — partners with our Talent Acquisition teams to maximize career offerings for you and your family members, striving to help you transition to civilian service and grow your career at the same time.
WE ARE HIRING
Elevance Health, Inc. is currently seeking military veterans and military spouses for a variety of open tech based roles. Our immediate needs are in IT support, cyber security, maintenance of digital and automation systems, and network specialists. These roles include Support Technical Engineer, Lead Engineer, Developer, Systems Analyst, Network Data Specialist, and Provider Network Manager roles. Whether you are looking to transition into an IT career or if you have experience under your belt in the Technology field, Elevance Health wants to have an impact on your career and professional growth by speaking with you about their career opportunities.
Employee Benefits:
Paid Time Off
Dental Insurance Plan
Medical Insurance Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
401(k) plan
Adoption Assistance
New Parent Transition Week
Parental Leave
Critical Caregiving Leave
Back-to-School Assistance
Sick Leave
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