Implementation Specialist

This position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, but is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and subject to change to meet the needs of the Training Fund and funding requirements.
Job Title:

Implementation Specialist
Reports to:

Education Programs Lead
Office Location:

Renton, WA
Worksite Designation :

Hybrid
Live in the

Puget Sound Region

of the State of Washington with a reasonable commute to Renton, WA.

Approximately 50% of the work is in-person in various partner locations, 40% is telework from home, and 10% at office.

Must go to partner locations or come into the office on an as-needed basis.
Organizational Overview:

The SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training Fund (Training Fund) is a non-profit, labor/management partnership including eight major healthcare employers and the largest healthcare union in Washington State.

The Training Fund was formed in 2008 and is a statewide program that addresses the workforce needs of participating employers and supports the career, knowledge, and skill aspirations of SEIU Healthcare 1199NW members.

The Training Fund is the sponsor of the state-registered Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium (HCAC) and of the Virtual Healthcare Institute (VHI) serving a range of regional employers, unions, union members, and student candidates.
Position Overview:

The Educations Programs Implementation Specialist supports the development, implementation and maintenance of the Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium (HCAC) apprenticeship,

pre-apprenticeship and other programs as assigned across Washington.

This includes building new apprenticeship and alternative programs and the support of instructors and the management of day to day program operations, in collaboration with the Technical Coordinators and Student Affairs Specialist under the guidance of the Education Programs Lead. Candidates will be evaluated on the full range of their lived and learned experience, professional background, volunteer experience, and direct and transferable skills.
Essential Job Functions:

Applicants must have the skills, abilities and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Serves as the primary contact for implementation of all Training Fund/HCAC education programs which may include apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs across Washington state ensuring programs are delivered in accordance to Training Fund, HCAC and Labor and Industries (L&I) standards, policies and procedures, contracted obligations and within funding budgets;
Support the development, revision and maintenance of apprenticeship and program standards as filed with L&Is Apprenticeship Section and the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (WSATC) and other governing entities.
Supports administrative services to support educational participation, access and delivery of educational programs. Partners with the education team members to support quality educational offering.

Supports apprenticeship, employer and educational trainings in support of successful academic outcomes for participants;
Support paperwork collection, participant and apprenticeship onboarding, pre-qualification requirements that align with program requirements for education and apprenticeship standards;
Assists with database logging of apprentice hours and competency checks, and uploading this information to the State of Washington and other data platforms;
Assists with collection of required documents to support pre-qualification documentation is on file prior to participation of participants;
Works cooperatively as employer partners, union staff leaders, local community colleges and universities, and other program partners;
Coordinates with Training Fund staff assigned to other programmatic areas to deliver programs and services;
Assists with candidate and employer meetings and meeting logistics with community and industry organizations as directed;
Coordinate program operations to include program scheduling, ordering/delivery of program materials and equipment, student enrollment, financial aid, tours, safety, and other administrative tasks related to high quality program delivery;
Coordinate and provide supports for apprentices as necessary to support program participation such as training, guiding and follow up to ensure participant access is supported;
Interact with and maintain working relationship with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies to facilitate program objectives;
Work with various team members to ensure there is a communication plan to engage employers regarding the program;
Attend partner meetings, gathering input to ensure proper delivery of program, discussing and resolving challenges that may exist and to ensure as much as possible continued partnership and funding for program;
Participate in and facilitate workshops, meetings and/or conferences obtaining relevant and current industry subject matter expertise for implementation into apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs;
Ensure proper documentation of all participants is established and ensure participant information is kept confidential;
Compile mid and post-program assessments providing outcomes to leadership and project partners;
Ensure the collection of reports, data and statistical information regarding the demographic make-up of program participants;
File all program documentation as required (manually and electronically); assures the accuracy and completeness of data collected, including data pertaining to eligibility, selection, employer utilization and outcomes, including proper documentation and quality checks for regular agency and grant reports and compliance;
Evaluate program effectiveness to develop improved methods; implement evaluation methodology; analyze results and recommend and/or take appropriate action in a timely manner;
Develop and recommend new or revised program goals and objectives;
Coordinate with program partners to implement participant completion events;
Document position procedures and processes; and, other duties as required.
Required Skills/Abilities:

Minimum two (3) years of experience in adult education/training, apprenticeship or workforce development ;
Ability to work with a high-performance, collaborative, constructive peer group;
Documented experience working in an environment with multiple partners and stakeholders;
Experience working with a broad range of collaborative partners and participants at multiple and varied skill levels and experiences;
Commitment to personal growth and development on issues of racial equity and diversity, and to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion workforce access;
Ability to connect with and motivate potential members to engage in education and training programs;
Attention to detail and ability to comprehend, retain, and apply specific policy information;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal;
Willingness to learn and established history of lear.