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Accounting Manager
Title: Accounting Manager
Status: Full Time (Salary)
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: Accounting Manager
Reports to: Director of Finance and Administration
Supervises position(s): Accounts Payable Specialists (2); Contracts and Grants Accountant; Grants Accountant (2), Purchaser
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%—75% of the work is telework, and 50%—25% is in-person at our office. Must 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:
This position reports to and is a trusted partner of the Director of Finance and Administration. The Accounting Manager manages accounting functions of the organization, including grants and contracts, payroll, and accounts payable. The Accounting Manager will work closely with Accounting staff to provide Leadership with accurate, time-effective information on the organization’s financial status. This role will be responsible for upholding and streamlining ethical accounting processes and procedures, maintaining strong relationships with external vendors, and ensuring compliance with financial audits, tax returns, reporting, and payroll. This role requires effective collaborative leadership skills, as well as the ability to self-motivate.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervise Accounting Staff
- Hire, Train, Performance Manage, Develop and Coach staff
- Direct, coordinate and delegate work to staff
- Perform regularly scheduled performance reviews
- Provide training and guidance for staff, leveraging strengths and reaching optimal individual and organizational goals
Essential Job Functions:
Incumbent must have the skills, abilities and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports with information gathered from multiple sources and reconcile conflicts
- Prepare monthly financial statements and provide regular, timely reports to Director of Finance and Administration
- Assist leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process, as well as provide regular reports through the year on results to actuals and any significant variances
- Ensure annual financial statement audits, tax returns, reports, and statements are timely and adhere to all regulatory and compliance requirements
- Analyze and reconcile all accounting documents and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy
- Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts receivable, ensuring timely processing of invoices, check requests, payroll, and grant billing
- Maintain and develop efficient, GAAP-compliant accounting and financial management policies, procedures, and practices
- Liaise with external vendors, grantors and auditors
- Maintain appropriate internal controls
- Keep up to date all organization financial policies and procedures
- Keep the organization abreast of all changes in accounting and tax regulations
- Assist the Director of Finance and Administration in additional duties as needed
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Incumbent must have skills, abilities and judgment to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
- Strong Commitment to personal growth and development on issues of racial equity and diversity, and to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion health care workforce access
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s databases, including, but not limited to Blackbaud’s Financial Edge, Paychex, Salesforce, Monday.com, Sharepoint, etc.
- Ability to work with integrity, credibility, professionalism and confidentiality
- Experience working with diverse populations and addressing participants’ unique needs
- Ability to follow privacy policies and respect for confidential information
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Ability to work with and advance engagement with employer partners, labor unions and staff and to collaborate effectively in labor/management settings
- Proven record of working collaboratively to meet performance goals
- Seven (7) to ten (10) years of accounting, finance and auditing preferred
- Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, etc.
- A track record in grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting of public and private funding
- Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience
Required Items:
- Successful completion of background check is required
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License and access to a reliable insured vehicle
- Needs to live in or move to the State of Washington in assigned region.
- COVID-19 complete vaccination, shot documentation required or proof of meeting state or federal law, including medical disability under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, for not vaccinating
- Candidates will be evaluated on their lived and learned experience, professional background, volunteer experience and direct and transferable skills.
Educational Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Must be able to access and navigate the TF’s facilities, partner organizations, and classroom locations
Work Environment: Hybrid
This position provides services primarily in Washington State remotely and in person. Training Fund educational operations include limited program work in Oregon and Alaska. The position requires various “in-person” involvement with apprentices, employers, instructors, and community partners at multiple locations; other portions of this role will be split between telework work and the Training Fund office. This position will require travel on an as-needed basis and during some non-traditional hours (early mornings, later evenings, and occasional weekends) to meet with participants and attend meetings at locations such as hospitals, schools, public places (community buildings, event venues, etc.), and partner organization sites. Note: COVID restrictions may require a higher level of remote work.
Compensation:
- Compensation Range: $119,752-153,765 DOE
Benefits:
- Medical and Dental: 100% medical and dental coverage for employee and dependents (Kaiser Permanente & MetLife)
- Retirement: Above-average retirement plan
- Time Off: Generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 2 volunteer days, and winter break (12/24–12/31)
- Additional Perks:
- Disability and Life Insurance (Hartford Group)
- LinkedIn Learning subscription
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Potential eligibility for gym membership, internet/commute stipend, and professional development reimbursement
Please Apply:
We welcome candidates who:
- Demonstrate the skills, abilities, and experience needed for this role regardless of education and compensation history.
- Are inspired by our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, equity, and outcome oriented.
- Are willing to grow in personal and professional learnings of social and racial justice.
- Demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for candidates for health care positions and incumbent health care workers furthering their careers.
Application Process
Please email your resume to , using the job title as the Subject.
Position will remain open until filled. All roles with the Training Fund are dependent on continued funding.
This position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of this position. It is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands or work environment conditions. Position descriptions and job responsibilities before and after hire are subject to revision to meet the changing needs of our labor/management partnership. This is an at-will, exempt, and variable work schedule and location position.
The SEIU Healthcare 1199 NW Employer Training and Education Fund has a non-discriminatory policy and is an equal-opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees are entitled to be treated respectfully and without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, age, political ideology, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or disability. Employees are protected from retaliation for complaining about discrimination, opposing discrimination, and cooperating in discrimination investigations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with differing abilities to perform the essential functions.
The Training Fund is a harassment-free workplace.
Community Partner Coordinator
Title: Community Partner Coordinator
Status: Full Time (Hourly)
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: Community Partner Coordinator
Reports to: Manager—Community Partnerships
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%—75% of the work is telework, and 50%—25% is in-person at our office, off-site, or partner locations. Must 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 Community Partner Coordinator is responsible for business development sales coordination in support of growth of program activities with the Community Partnership team. Outreach and prospecting involve in person, digital, phone calls and various prospecting strategies to help support increasing participating training agents for programs. Promotional outreach and coordination (digital and non-digital channels) and community relations will be the focus to support the strategic Partnership Plan of the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training and Education Fund (Training Fund). This position will report to the Manager- Community Partnerships, and is expected to work as an integral member of the Community Partnership team, balancing independent initiative with department needs and priorities. The role is responsible for growing prospective opportunities and transitioning interested partners to team members for coordinated meetings to support participation in programs.
This position plays a crucial role in facilitating the business development initial prospecting outreach, optimizing coordination efforts, and supporting overall program growth for the Training Fund’s programs. In collaboration with the Manager-Community Partnerships, they are able to implement consistent outreach strategies to connect with diverse membership and stakeholders. This requires demonstrated proficiency and experience in data management, consistency in follow-up and follow-through, collaborative team work and efficiency in communication channels (online and offline) for outreach and message distribution. Experience with business development and outreach to people from diverse cultural, linguistic, racial and socio-economic backgrounds is also a priority. This position, along with others in the Training Fund, is responsible for the safe, professional, and equal opportunity operation of all Training Fund activities.
Essential Job Functions:
Incumbent must have the skills, abilities and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Outreach and Prospecting
- Co-develop (with direct supervisor) and execute prospecting outreach strategies, based on the Training Fund’s strategic plans and outreach objectives and vision.
- Support consistency of outreach campaigns to maximize engagement opportunities through a variety of methods (in person, digital, text, and phone calls) to increase new prospective leads that create opportunities that lead to interested provider participation in programming. Data channels include emails, bulk texting, phone calls, etc.
- Prospective Outreach engagement strategies successfully meet defined outcomes of prospective outreach to meetings and then transitioning these to team members for continued business development pipeline.
- Engagement is consistent with key performance metrics along with re-engagement strategies and documented in data system.
- Supports transition of identified interested provider interest to Outreach Team for introductory presentations.
- Supports candidate interest to standard operating channels as requested and in alignment with Training Fund policies.
- Provides coordination efforts and logistics for team outreach conference and meeting attendance and leverages systems for visibility using system tools
- Supports logistical support as needed with data systems to ensure key performance metrics are achieved via tracking and follow up.
- Manages and tracks all outreach efforts in system database for visibility, tracking and team coordination.
Build engagement and followers
- Leverages various tools to build prospective providers through research, event registration, data lists, to help grow programming.
- Engages with prospective providers at regular intervals to support interest and onboarding in alignment with standardized operations procedures.
- Monitor data analytics, to ensure key performance metrics are achieved and to ensure outreach tactics support growth leveraging systems.
- Maintain account tracking in Salesforce to ensure follow up tasks and outreach occurs in alignment with Training Fund expectations. Ensures account statuses are documented and tracked. Other related assignments as directed by the Manager – Community Partnerships.
- Supports coordination efforts for Community Partnership team to support outreach initiatives.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Superior customer service skills;
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse member population including non-native English speakers;
- High level of organization, record keeping, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimal day-to-day direction and supervision while meeting deadlines;
- Five years’ experience providing administrative support services;
- Budget management experience is a plus;
- Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and standard business software;
- Ability to learn customized database software;
- Ability to uphold the confidentiality of members’ data;
- Ability to effectively interact with members, management, staff, board, vendors, consultants, and the public;
- Ability to maintain focus with frequent interruptions;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Strong teamwork skills;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal;
- Must be committed to working within a labor/management environment;
- Bi-lingual skills a strong plus.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience with data systems, Salesforce Experience preferred;
- Experience with sales, business development or outreach responsibilities;
- Knowledge of healthcare workforce development and higher education systems.
- Experience or understanding of unions and ability to work in a labor/management environment.
Required Items:
- Successful completion of background check
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License and access to a reliable insured vehicle
- Needs to live in or move to the State of Washington in assigned region.
- COVID-19 complete vaccination, shot documentation required or proof of meeting state or federal law, including medical disability under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, for not vaccinating
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, English, communications, journalism, humanities, public relations, or related field and outreach experience; or equivalent
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Must be able to access and navigate the TF’s facilities, partner organizations, and classroom locations
Work Environment: Hybrid
This position provides services primarily in Washington State remotely and in person. Training Fund educational operations include limited program work in Oregon and Alaska. The position requires various “in-person” involvement with apprentices, employers, instructors, and community partners at multiple locations; other portions of this role will be split between telework work and the Training Fund office. This position will require travel on an as-needed basis and during some non-traditional hours (early mornings, later evenings, and occasional weekends) to meet with participants and attend meetings at locations such as hospitals, schools, public places (community buildings, event venues, etc.), and partner organization sites. Note: COVID restrictions may require a higher level of remote work.
Compensation:
- Compensation Range: $30.56-$36.47 per hour, DOE
- Above average retirement package
- FTE, non-exempt position
Other Benefits:
- Generous vacation and sick leave days
- Medical insurance paid in full for yourself and eligible dependents through Kaiser Permanente
- Dental insurance paid in full for yourself and eligible dependents through MetLife
- Disability and life Insurance through the Hartford Group
- LinkedIn learning membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 11 Annual Paid Holidays, 3 personal holidays and winter break (closed 12/24 – 12/31)
- Two volunteer days
May be eligible for the following incidental benefits:
- Gym/trainer membership stipend
- Work-related professional development reimbursement
- Internet stipend (full-time “telework” or “hybrid” staff who are not provided inter access through other means)
- Commute stipend (“Occasional” worksite designated positions only)
Please Apply:
We welcome candidates who:
- Demonstrate the skills, abilities, and experience needed for this role regardless of education and compensation history.
- Are inspired by our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, equity, and outcome oriented.
- Are willing to grow in personal and professional learnings of social and racial justice.
- Demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for candidates for health care positions and incumbent health care workers furthering their careers.
Application Process
Please email your resume to , using the job title as the Subject. Position will remain open until filled.
This position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of this position. It is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands or work environment conditions. Position descriptions and job responsibilities before and after hire are subject to revision to meet the changing needs of our labor/management partnership. This is an at-will, non-exempt, and variable work schedule and location position.
The Training Fund is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees are entitled to be treated respectfully and without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, age, political ideology, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or disability. Employees are protected from retaliation for complaining about discrimination, opposing discrimination, and cooperating in discrimination investigations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with differing abilities to perform the essential functions. The Training Fund is a harassment-free workplace.
EVS Instructor (Per Diem)
Title: EVS Instructor
Status: Per Diem
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: EVS Instructor
Reports to: Sr Manager of Instruction
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 60% 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:
Adult Education Instructor of Environmental Services to Incumbent Healthcare workers. Supports EVS workers by teaching core competencies and evaluating progress via assessments.
All instructors are required to participate in an Instructor training. 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:
Incumbent must have the skills, abilities and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Ability to teach day/evenings (swing shift). This is a 24-hour EVS training program (three eight-hour days), for one or two trainings per month (additional trainings may be added);
- Ability to effectively teach curriculum via an online platform;
- Ability to travel for in-person instruction at local hospitals, or other designated locations, when possible or necessary (ability to meet facility/campus COVID-19 requirements);
- Effectively teach subject matter to a diverse group of adult students;
- Monitor and assess the progress of students;
- Work closely with Training Fund staff to address students’ needs;
- Assist in creating innovative solutions to improve the curriculum and the teaching/learning process;
- Other duties as required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Experience teaching/training adults;
- Experience with training and educating on EVS duties, preferably in a healthcare facility;
- 2+ years work experience in healthcare, or other demonstrated, documented equivalent experience, supervisory or lead experience;
- Excellent organizational, record keeping, and written and verbal communication skills
- Work effectively with individuals from academically, culturally and economically diverse backgrounds;
- Knowledge of proper infection control and blood borne pathogens precautions procedures
- Knowledge of proper usage of body mechanics related to lifting/moving heavy items;
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s databases, including, but not limited to Salesforce, Rouxbe, Monday.com, Canvas, Sharepoint, etc.;
- 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 learning and advancing own professional skills;
- Flexibility regarding hours per week; weekend and/or early and late in the day activities is required;
- Willingness and flexibility to coordinate classes and provide instruction via online platform to multiple training sites with classes of varying sizes;
- Strong commitment to personal growth and development on issues of racial equity and diversity, and to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion health care workforce access;
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Experience working with diverse students, English Language Learners and students with low computer technology skills;
- Working knowledge of adult education theory and best practices;
- Knowledge of healthcare equipment and cleaning chemicals;
- Use of related housekeeping equipment;
- Demonstrate knowledge of special procedural precautions necessary for isolation room cleaning (i.e. MRSA, TB, etc.);
- Knowledge of proper EVS Safety and Disaster and/or Emergency response procedures
- Bilingual skills preferred.
Required Items:
- Successful completion of background check is required;
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License and access to a reliable insured vehicle;
- Needs to live in or move to the State of Washington in assigned region;
- COVID-19 complete vaccination, shot documentation required or proof of meeting state or federal law, including medical disability under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, for not vaccinating; and,
- Candidates will be evaluated on their lived and learned experience, professional background, volunteer experience and direct and transferable skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Must be able to access and navigate the TF’s facilities, partner organizations, and classroom locations
Compensation:
- Compensation Range: $31.73 – $43.27, dependent on education and experience.
- Sick and safe leave accrual
Please Apply:
We welcome candidates who:
- Demonstrate the skills, abilities, and experience needed for this role regardless of education and compensation history.
- Are inspired by our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, equity, and outcome oriented.
- Are willing to grow in personal and professional learnings of social and racial justice.
- Demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for candidates for health care positions and incumbent health care workers furthering their careers.
Application Process
Please email your resume to , using the job title as the Subject. Position will remain open until filled.
This position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of this position. It is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands or work environment conditions. Position descriptions and job responsibilities before and after hire are subject to revision to meet the changing needs of our labor/management partnership. This is an at-will and variable work schedule and location position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Training Fund is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees are entitled to be treated respectfully and without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, age, political ideology, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or disability. Employees are protected from retaliation for complaining about discrimination, opposing discrimination, and cooperating in discrimination investigations. The Training Fund is a harassment-free workplace.
Healthcare Foundation Navigator
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: Healthcare Foundation Navigator
Reports to: Senior Manager of Programs
Office Location: Renton, WA
Worksite Designation: Hybrid
The position is defined as a hybrid position: Live in the Puget Sound Region of the State of Washington with a reasonable commute to Renton, WA. Approximately 60% 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 Healthcare Foundation Navigator is responsible for the coordination and implementation of a variety of Training Fund (TF) and Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium (HCAC) Apprenticeship and additional healthcare education/workforce development programs and services to members in the Greater Seattle Region along with other regions as assigned. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Senior Manager of Programs to provide community resources and guidance to eligible healthcare workers, adhere to Training Fund benefit administration processes, and facilitate outreach and projects in relation to the assigned region. Healthcare Foundation Navigator in collaboration with the internal team works to build lasting partnerships with our members, the union, employers and community partners. 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:
Incumbent must have the skills, abilities and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Facilitate (instruct) IHAP cohorts alongside other instructors/content experts.
- Provide programmatic support for IHAP.
- Supports the retention of working adult students in education programs from initial enrollment in IHAP to job placement/apprenticeship, assisting to remove barriers to member success, including completing referrals and the coordination of services.
- Coordinates and executes programs, benefits, and services over a specific geographic area and/or with specifically assigned groups.
- Connect regularly with members to assess needs and eligible supportive services.
- In collaboration with the Outreach Team, facilitate outreach events and field work for the assigned geographic region.
- In collaboration with the Education Services Lead, connects members to services provided through the Training Fund (including tutoring English language learning and basic skills) and Community resources.
- In conjunction with the administration team, assures the accuracy and completeness of data collected for the program, including data pertaining to eligibility, employer utilization and student outcomes.
- In collaboration with other Training Fund staff and teams, collects and reviews data for monthly and annual program reports.
- Build partnership in the community to be able to provide external referrals and coordinated services for member support and retention; this includes resources connected with childcare, housing resources, transportation etc.
- Coordinates with Training Fund staff assigned to deliver programs targeted for members in the region and/or with specifically assigned groups.
- Coordinate and administrate the IHAP and ACET program operations to include program scheduling, ordering/delivery of program materials and equipment, student enrollment, support service coordination, tours, safety, and other curriculum and administrative tasks related to high quality program delivery.
- Provides retention services for IHAP, NAC and other foundational programs (i.e. case management).
- Ability to assess, critique, create, and edit resumes and cover letters, with working knowledge of various types of resumes.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational and prioritization skills, and the ability to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple activities required.
- Demonstrated understanding of local communities, labor market, local industries, and employers, Work Source system, social service and education institutions in partnership with the Regional Career Navigators.
- Ability to provide coaching, support and advocacy for individuals seeking employment and training opportunities to advance their career growth.
- Ability to critically assess situations and tactfully handle challenging situations.
Additional Job Functions:
- May be required to make presentations to members, partners, or other audiences.
- May participate as a member of a team that analyzes program performance, member experiences, and recommends procedures and new systems to improve efficiency and outcomes.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong Commitment to personal growth and development on issues of racial equity and diversity, and to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion health care workforce access
- Ability to critically evaluate and prioritize information gathered from multiple sources and reconcile conflicts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s databases, including, but not limited to Salesforce, Rouxbe, Financial Edge, Monday.com, Canvas, Sharepoint, etc.
- Ability to work with integrity, credibility, professionalism and confidentiality
- Experience working with diverse populations and addressing participants’ unique needs
- Ability to follow privacy policies and respect for confidential information
- Incumbent must have skills, abilities and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in adult education/training or workforce development field.
- Knowledge and experience with case management and community outreach support
- Must be self-motivated, a self-starter and have strong skills in multitasking.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, face-to-face, telephone and email interactions.
- Personable, friendly, and customer service-oriented.
- Demonstrated success working independently and on a team to meet performance goals.
- A commitment to working with diverse members, staff and employer partners who have a variety of work and communication styles.
- Ability to connect with and motivate potential members to engage in education and training programs, by helping provide support service resources.
- Knowledge of underrepresented populations in higher education.
- Experience managing an active case load.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Ability to work with and advance engagement with employer partners, labor unions and staff and to collaborate effectively in labor/management settings
- Proven record of working collaboratively to meet performance goals
- Bilingual skills preferred
Required Items:
- Successful completion of background check is required
- Needs to live in or move to the State of Washington in assigned region.
- COVID-19 complete vaccination, shot documentation required or proof of meeting state or federal law, including medical disability under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, for not vaccinating
- Candidates will be evaluated on their lived and learned experience, professional background, volunteer experience and direct and transferable skills.
Educational Requirements:
- Associates Degree and 3 plus years’ experience preferably in adult education, social services, healthcare or related field, or equivalent lived experience and/or professional related to job skills and duties.
- Bachelors (or equivalent demonstrated experience) preferred.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook required.
- Experience with case management databases (preferred).
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Must be able to access and navigate the TF’s facilities, partner organizations, and classroom locations
Compensation:
- Compensation Range: $64,881.36-$75,458.80
- Competitive compensation and benefit package, including retirement benefit with employer contribution, medical and dental insurance.
- FTE, non-exempt position
Other Benefits:
- Generous vacation and sick leave days
- Medical insurance paid in full for yourself and family through Kaiser Permanente
- Dental insurance paid in full for yourself and family through MetLife
- Disability and life Insurance through the Hartford Group
- LinkedIn learning membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 11 annual paid holidays
- 3 personal holidays
- Closed for winter break (12/26 – 12/31)
- Two volunteer days
May be eligible for the following incidental benefits:
- Gym/trainer membership stipend
- Work-related professional development reimbursement
- Internet stipend (full-time “telework” or “hybrid” staff who are not provided inter access through other means)
- Commute stipend (“Occasional” worksite designated positions only)
Please Apply:
We welcome candidates who:
- Demonstrate the skills, abilities, and experience needed for this role regardless of education and compensation history.
- Are inspired by our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, equity, and outcome oriented.
- Are willing to grow in personal and professional learnings of social and racial justice.
- Demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for candidates for health care positions and incumbent health care workers furthering their careers.
Application Process
Please email your resume to , using the job title as the Subject. Position will remain open until filled.
This position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of this position. It is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands or work environment conditions. Position descriptions and job responsibilities before and after hire are subject to revision to meet the changing needs of our labor/management partnership. This is an at-will, exempt, and variable work schedule and location position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Training Fund is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees are entitled to be treated respectfully and without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, age, political ideology, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or disability. Employees are protected from retaliation for complaining about discrimination, opposing discrimination, and cooperating in discrimination investigations. The Training Fund is a harassment-free workplace.
Nursing Assistant Clinical Instructor (Per Diem)
Job post summary
PER DIEM NAC Clinical Instructor
Location: 15 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Company: SEIU 1199NW Training Fund
Date posted: On-going Open Requisition
Pay: $36.49 – $63.58 per hour depending upon licensure and education
Job description:
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: PER DIEM NAC Clinical Instructor
Reports to: Sr. Manager of Instruction
Office Location: 15 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Worksite Designation: Live in the Puget Sound Region of the State of Washington with a reasonable commute to Renton, WA. Approximately 60% 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:
Given the volume of our grants, the Training Fund has a regular need for per diem instructors in this discipline. The Per Diem Nursing Assistant Certified (NA-C) instructors play a critical role in the success of our NA-C program and serve as substitute instructors on an as needed basis. They hold the experience, skills and knowledge in their field.
The role is to instruct, observe and guide students as they master the skills and competencies in the lab and during their clinical experience. Clinical and lab instructors are training the next generation of nursing assistants and nurses.
Essential Functions:
Incumbent must have the skills, abilities and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Help students learn 23 WA State Nursing Assistant Skills during in-person skill labs;
- Accompany students during their 40 hours of clinical at established clinical sites;
- Work collaboratively with other instructors, CNAs and facility nurses to assign students patients that would prepare them for work as a CNA;
- Provide lab and clinic instruction to Nursing Assistant students in-person, max 10:1 student to instructor ratio;
- Keep and monitor student class attendance;
- Provide information, as requested, to student’s employer mentors/supervisors regarding course content and scheduling such that employers can coordinate the student’s work activities;
- Provide direct support and support services to students as necessary;
- Facilitate scheduled make-up days to ensure students have the required clinical and lab hours for completion of their courses;
- Ensure each instruction location is re-stocked with supplies and equipment in a timely manner;
- Work cooperatively with Students, Instructors, union staff leaders, employers, local community colleges and universities, and other program partners;
- Interact with and maintain working relationship with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies to facilitate program objectives;
- Attend, as needed, 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;
- Ensure proper documentation of all participants is established and ensure participant information is kept confidential;
- File all program documentation as required (manually and electronically);
- Be on call 1hr before lab and clinicals for urgent student question/needs (directions, call-outs);
- Ability to travel periodically to remote instructional locations for logistics or infill instruction; ability to work in person at least 3 days per week at the assigned Training Fund classroom/lab or clinical site(s). Potential for periodic full time Covid-dependent in-person assignments at alternate teaching/staging locations for classes and labs.
- Acts as an organizational representative in all situations, setting a strong example of professionalism, work completion and quality, and commitment to organizational goals and ethics;
- Establishes work priorities in a highly organized manner while maintaining flexibility in scheduling and adhering to quality requirements and deadlines; and,
- Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Organizational and data tracking skills;
- Proficient computer skills;
- Support a positive learning environment and the ability to deliver feedback in a constructive manner;
- Ability to work with and guide others when problem solving;
- Work effectively with individuals from academically, culturally, and economically diverse backgrounds and understand different learning styles;
- Current with changes in the field and experience incorporating work updates into practice;
- Participation in continuing education opportunities to maintain relevant certifications;
- Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulation;
- Supervising students during clinical rotations;
- Mentoring and coaching students on their professional development;
- Approval of Clinical Instructor Application by the Nursing Commission (Program will assist with application); and
- Up to date on health care setting required vaccines, including seasonal flu shot and Covid.
- Strong Commitment to personal growth and development on issues of racial equity and diversity, and to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion health care workforce access
- Ability to critically evaluate and prioritize information gathered from multiple sources and reconcile conflicts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s databases, including, but not limited to Salesforce, Rouxbe, Canvas, Sharepoint, etc.
- Ability to work with integrity, credibility, professionalism and confidentiality
- Experience working with diverse populations and addressing participants’ unique needs
- Ability to follow privacy policies and respect for confidential information
- Incumbent must have skills, abilities and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Ability to work with and advance engagement with employer partners, labor unions and staff and to collaborate effectively in labor/management settings
- Proven record of working collaboratively to meet performance goals
- Bilingual skills preferred
Per Diem Instructor schedules are designed around the needs of the business. To illustrate a. An example of a Per Diem schedule when called to perform work illustrates what weekly hours/duties to be performed:
- 1-2 days of lab a week ranging 6-8 hours.
- Ex: Thursday and Friday 800a-430p
- Every 4-8 weeks, 1 week of FULL TIME (up to 40 hours) of clinical instruction/hosting at a clinical site, in up to 8-10 hour shifts
- Ex: Monday – Friday 700a-330p
- *do not have to commit to all hours during full week of clinical to help*
Required Items:
- Successful completion of background check is required
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License and access to a reliable insured vehicle
- Needs to live in or move to the State of Washington
- COVID-19 complete vaccination, shot documentation required or proof of meeting state or federal law, including medical disability under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, for not vaccinating
- Candidates will be evaluated on their lived and learned experience, professional background, volunteer experience and direct and transferable skills.
Educational Requirements:
- LPN (required) or RN (preferred)
- Active and unencumbered WA State Nursing License;
- Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching or precepting students or new employees;
- Bi-Lingual Language Skills;
- ADN required, BSN or MSN in nursing preferred;
- Experience as a NA-C (CNA) in any state.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Must be able to access and navigate the TF’s facilities, partner organizations, and classroom locations
Work Environment: Hybrid
Compensation:
- Compensation Range for Per Diem:
- RN: $41.69 – $63.58 per hour
- LPN: $36.49 – $47.55 per hour
- Competitive compensation and benefit package, including retirement benefit with employer contribution, medical and dental insurance.
May be eligible for the following incidental benefits:
- Commute stipend (“Occasional” worksite designated positions only)
Please Apply:
We welcome candidates who:
- Demonstrate the skills, abilities, and experience needed for this role regardless of education and compensation history.
- Are inspired by our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, equity, and outcome oriented.
- Are willing to grow in personal and professional learnings of social and racial justice.
- Demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for candidates for health care positions and incumbent health care workers furthering their careers.
Application Process
This position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of this position. It is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands or work environment conditions. Position descriptions and job responsibilities before and after hire are subject to revision to meet the changing needs of our labor/management partnership. This is an at-will, exempt, and variable work schedule and location position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Training Fund is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees are entitled to be treated respectfully and without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, age, political ideology, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or disability. Employees are protected from retaliation for complaining about discrimination, opposing discrimination, and cooperating in discrimination investigations.
The SEIU Healthcare 1199 NW Employer Training and Education Fund has a non-discriminatory policy and is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, persons of color, bilingual/multilingual, and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with differing abilities to perform the essential functions.
The Training Fund is a harassment-free workplace.
Job Type: Per Diem
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Why are you interested in working with the SEIU 1199NW Training Fund?
- Do you have LPN or RN licensure? If yes, which?
Please email your resume to , using the job title as the Subject.
Ability to Relocate:
- Renton, WA 98057: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Renton, WA 98057
Part-Time Pharm-tech Apprenticeship- Technical Coordinator (Licensed Pharmacist)
Title: Part-Time Pharm-tech Apprenticeship- Technical Coordinator (Licensed Pharmacist)
Status: Part-time Hourly
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: Pharm – Tech Apprenticeship – Technical Coordinator Seattle
Reports to: Senior Manager of Instruction
Status: Part-time hours not to exceed 19/week
Worksite Designation: Hybrid, Seattle
Live in the Puget Sound Region Renton, WA n of the State of Washington with a reasonable commute to Renton, WA. Approximately 70% of the work is telework from home, 30% in-person in various partner locations or 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 Pharmacy Technician Technical Coordinator is responsible for being the Program Director point of contact on record with the Department of Health (DOH) for our Pharmacy Technician program. This position will help ensure proper oversight, compliance, and guidance in adherence with program and licensing requirements related to DOH, L&I apprenticeship standards, and our College in the High School program. The Technical Coordinator will lead the program renewal process with the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission and be the signatory for required documents and forms with DOH. This role may be involved in curriculum oversight and may provide direct instruction as well as supporting other instructors as needed. This position will work in collaboration with the Pharmacy Technician instructors and staff, Senior Manager- Instruction, Director- Education Programs Operations and other Training Fund leaders for the Training Fund sponsored Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium (HCAC) apprenticeship and Pharmacy Technician Licensure.
Essential Job Functions:
Incumbent must have the skills, abilities and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Program Compliance: Ensure the program meets all requirements and standards set by the Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC), including maintaining PTCB accreditation. Verify that the program curriculum and all materials align with those submitted to the Department of Health (DOH).
- Apprentice Licensing Compliance: Confirm that all apprentices obtain a pharmacy assistant license before the program start date.
- Curriculum Quality Assurance and Maintenance: Oversee the updating and implementation of the curriculum to align with state regulations and industry standards. Ensure that all curriculum materials meet the requirements submitted to the DOH.
- Compliance with Reporting Requirements: Prepare and submit reports or responses to the Washington State Pharmacy Commission and other regulatory bodies as needed.
- Prepare and sign Tech-In-Training forms for new apprentices before the program start date, submitting them to the DOH and partner employers.
- Rescind Tech in training endorsement with DOH when apprentices get cancelled or suspended
- Provide a letter of support regarding apprentices’ licensing needs with DOH
- Documentation and Forms Processing: Sign and send director forms (including the Law form) to employers once apprentices complete 536 hours of On-the-Job Training (OJT) and 264 hours of Related Supplemental Instruction (RSI) to confirm eligibility for the PTCB exam.
- Program Renewal: Submit the program renewal application to the DOH every five years. The next renewal is due in Summer 2030.
- Provide subject matter expertise for our College in the High School Pharmacy Technician program
- May provide back-up instruction as needed to Pharm-tech apprentices in-person and via online platforms to multiple training sites with classes ranging in size and potentially exceeding 20 apprentices
- Work cooperatively with apprentices, instructors, union staff leaders, employers, employer-based educators, local community colleges and universities, and other program partners to facilitate program objectives
- Attend partner meetings as needed, gathering input, and discussing and resolving challenges to ensure the continued partnership and funding for the program
- Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to, and passion for, working in a health care opportunity and workforce expansion mission-driven organization;
- 5 years experience as a practicing Pharmacist, and mentor/preceptor/Pharm-tech supervisor, and/or a combination of experience and training, apprenticeship or workforce development work;
- Current with changes in the field and experience incorporating work updates into practice;
- Ability to work with, support, and advance engagement with employer partners, labor unions and staff and to collaborate effectively in labor/management settings;
- Ability to work with a high-performance, collaborative, constructive peer group;
- Organizational and data tracking skills; proven ability to meet deadlines
- Work effectively with individuals from academically, culturally, and economically diverse backgrounds and understand different learning styles;
- Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulation; ability to comprehend, retain, and apply specific policy and regulatory information
- Ability to follow privacy policies (including but not limited to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)) and respect confidential information;
- Willingness to be vaccinated as required by medical facilities hosting program clinic, clinical, and instruction locations; willingness to travel, as needed
- Strong commitment to personal growth and development on issues of racial equity and diversity, and to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion health care workforce access;
- Ability to critically evaluate and prioritize information gathered from multiple sources and reconcile conflicts;
- Excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
- Strong Zoom and/or Teams remote working tools skills;
- Proficient computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software;
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s databases, including, but not limited to Salesforce, Rouxbe, Financial Edge, Monday.com, Canvas, Sharepoint, etc.;
Required Items:
- Active Washington State Pharmacist License
- Successful completion of background and reference check is required
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License and access to a reliable insured vehicle
- Needs to live in or move to the State of Washington in assigned region.
- COVID-19 complete vaccination, shot documentation required or proof of meeting state or federal law, including medical disability under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, for not vaccinating
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Must be able to access and navigate the TF’s facilities, partner organizations, and classroom locations
Work Environment: Hybrid
This position provides services primarily in Washington State remotely and in person. The position may require various “in-person” involvement with apprentices, employers, instructors, and community partners at multiple locations; other portions of this role will be split between telework work and the Training Fund office.
Compensation:
- $98/hour
- Part-time hours not to exceed 19 hrs/week
Please Apply:
We welcome candidates who:
- Demonstrate the skills, abilities, and experience needed for this role regardless of education and compensation history.
- Are inspired by our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, equity, and outcome oriented.
- Are willing to grow in personal and professional learnings of social and racial justice.
- Demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for candidates for health care positions and incumbent health care workers furthering their careers.
Application Process
Please email your resume to using the job title as the Subject.
This is an at-will and variable work schedule and location position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Training Fund is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees are entitled to be treated respectfully and without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, age, political ideology, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or disability. Employees are protected from retaliation for complaining about discrimination, opposing discrimination, and cooperating in discrimination investigations.
The SEIU Healthcare 1199 NW Employer Training and Education Fund has a non-discriminatory policy and is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, persons of color, bilingual/multilingual, and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with differing abilities to perform the essential functions.
The Training Fund is a harassment-free workplace.
Regional Education Navigator
Title: Regional Education Navigator
Status: Full Time (Hourly)
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: Regional Education Navigator
Reports to: Navigation Services 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. Our organizational efforts require working with employees, hospital systems, and partners who have non-traditional hours. You may be required to attend meetings or meet with partners or members in the early morning, evening, or weekends.
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 Regional Education Navigator is responsible for the coordination and implementation of a variety of Training Fund (TF) and Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium (HCAC), Apprenticeship and additional healthcare education/workforce development programs and services to members in the Greater Seattle Region along with other regions as assigned and/or with specifically assigned groups. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Navigation Services Lead to provide education navigation services to eligible healthcare workers, adhere to Training Fund benefit administration processes, and facilitate outreach and projects in relation to the assigned region. The Regional Education Navigator with collaboration of the internal team works to build lasting partnerships with our members, the union, employers and community partners. 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:
Candidates must have the skills, abilities and judgment to perform the following essential job duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Coordinates and executes programs, benefits, and services over a specific geographic area and/or with specifically assigned groups.
- Provides career and education navigation services to eligible members including career counseling, career and academic planning & navigation of systems and services including assisting with career goals and identifying service options.
- Facilitate implementation of all active projects and services, including those connected to grants and special projects.
- Supports the retention of working adult students in education programs from initial enrollment to graduation, assisting to remove barriers to member success, including completing referrals and the coordination of services.
- Connect regularly with members to assess needs and eligible supportive services.
- In collaboration with the Outreach Team, facilitate outreach events and field work for the assigned geographic region.
- In collaboration with the Navigation Services Lead, connects members to academic services provided through the Training Fund (including tutoring English language learning and basic skills).
- Reviews application materials, inform members of rights and responsibilities in regards to receiving funding and maintain member confidentiality.
- In conjunction with the administration team, assures the accuracy and completeness of data collected for the program, including data pertaining to eligibility, employer utilization and student outcomes.
- In collaboration with other Training Fund staff and teams, collects and reviews data for monthly and annual program reports.
- Develops, and works independently to maintain positive relationships with area union leaders, employers, local community colleges, colleges and universities, and other program partners.
- Build partnership in the community to be able to provide external referrals and coordinated services for member support and retention; this includes resources connected with childcare, housing resources, transportation etc.
- Coordinates with Training Fund staff assigned to deliver programs targeted for members in the region and/or with specifically assigned groups.
- Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Additional Job Functions:
- May be required to make presentations to members, partners, or other audiences.
- May participate as member of a team that analyzes program performance, member experiences, and recommends procedures and new systems to improve efficiency and outcomes.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in adult education/training or workforce development field.
- Knowledge and experience with career counseling and educational case management/navigation practices.
- Direct professional knowledge pertaining to Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders, and Peer Counseling to populations experiencing trauma, addiction, and recovery.
- Must be self-motivated, a self-starter and have strong skills in multitasking.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, face-to-face, telephone and email interactions.
- Personable, friendly, and customer service-oriented.
- Demonstrated success working independently and on a team to meet performance goals.
- A commitment to working with diverse members, staff and employer partners who have a variety of work and communication styles.
- Ability to connect with and motivate potential members to engage in education and training programs.
- Knowledge of underrepresented populations in higher education.
- Experience managing an active case load.
- Experience in a union or labor management environment or an understanding of unions and ability to work in a labor/management environment.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and record keeping skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong Commitment to personal growth and development on issues of racial equity and diversity, and to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion health care workforce access
- Ability to critically evaluate and prioritize information gathered from multiple sources and reconcile conflicts
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn the organization’s databases, including, but not limited to Salesforce, Rouxbe, Financial Edge, Monday.com
- Ability to work with integrity, credibility, professionalism and confidentiality
- Experience working with diverse populations and addressing participants’ unique needs
- Ability to follow privacy policies and respect for confidential information
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Bilingual skills and intercultural communication aptitude strongly desired.
- Understanding of healthcare workers, or experience with healthcare training programs throughout the Washington State college system, including familiarity with necessary prerequisite courses.
- Extensive skills to operate as a servant leader, planner, facilitator, problem-solver, coach, and motivator, including experience with student coaching and/or change management.
- Knowledge pertaining to labor management and union relations, and environment; experience working with multiple partners and stakeholders is strongly preferred.
- Experience with current organizational software: Salesforce, Teams, Monday.com, Zoom, Acuity, et al.; experience in educational recordkeeping and documenting practices.
- Zoom meeting support experience and/or foundational IT support and training experience.
- Proven record of working collaboratively to meet performance goals
Required Items:
- Successful completion of background check is required
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License and access to a reliable insured vehicle
- Needs to live in or move to the State of Washington in assigned region.
- COVID-19 complete vaccination, shot documentation required or proof of meeting state or federal law, including medical disability under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, for not vaccinating
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and 3 plus years’ experience preferably in adult education, social services, healthcare or related field, or equivalent lived experience related to job skills and duties.
- Master’s Degree (or equivalent demonstrated experience) preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Must be able to access and navigate the TF’s facilities, partner organizations, and classroom locations
Work Environment: Hybrid
This position provides services primarily in Washington State remotely and in person. Training Fund educational operations include limited program work in Oregon and Alaska. The position requires various “in-person” involvement with apprentices, employers, instructors, and community partners at multiple locations; other portions of this role will be split between telework work and the Training Fund office. This position will require travel on an as-needed basis and during some non-traditional hours (early mornings, later evenings, and occasional weekends) to meet with participants and attend meetings at locations such as hospitals, schools, public places (community buildings, event venues, etc.), and partner organization sites. Note: COVID restrictions may require a higher level of remote work.
Compensation:
- Compensation Range: $32.56-$34.18 per hour, DOE
- Above average retirement package
- FTE, non-exempt position
Other Benefits:
- Generous vacation and sick leave days
- Medical insurance paid in full for yourself and family through Kaiser Permanente
- Dental insurance paid in full for yourself and family through MetLife
- Disability and life Insurance through the Hartford Group
- LinkedIn learning membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 11 Annual Paid Holidays, 3 personal holidays and winter break (closed 12/24 – 12/31)
- Two volunteer days
May be eligible for the following incidental benefits:
- Gym/trainer membership stipend
- Work-related professional development reimbursement
- Internet stipend (full-time “telework” or “hybrid” staff who are not provided inter access through other means)
- Commute stipend (“Occasional” worksite designated positions only)
Please Apply:
We welcome candidates who:
- Demonstrate the skills, abilities, and experience needed for this role regardless of education and compensation history.
- Are inspired by our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, equity, and outcome oriented.
- Are willing to grow in personal and professional learnings of social and racial justice.
- Demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for candidates for health care positions and incumbent health care workers furthering their careers.
Application Process
Please email your resume to , using the job title as the Subject. Position will remain open until filled.
This position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of this position. It is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands or work environment conditions. Position descriptions and job responsibilities before and after hire are subject to revision to meet the changing needs of our labor/management partnership. This is an at-will, non-exempt, and variable work schedule and location position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Training Fund is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees are entitled to be treated respectfully and without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, age, political ideology, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or disability. Employees are protected from retaliation for complaining about discrimination, opposing discrimination, and cooperating in discrimination investigations.
The SEIU Healthcare 1199 NW Employer Training and Education Fund has a non-discriminatory policy and is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, persons of color, bilingual/multilingual, and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with differing abilities to perform the essential functions.
The Training Fund is a harassment-free workplace.
Contract Positions
Tutor (hourly contractor)
Job Description
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the labor/management partnership.
Title: Tutor (Hourly Contractor)
Reports To: Program and Contract Coordinator
Position Overview
The SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training and Education Fund is looking for tutors to support hospital employees pursuing degrees and certifications in high demand healthcare fields. We regularly need tutors in the following areas:
- Biology, Math, Chemistry, Computer Applications, Psychology, ELL, ABE, GED
- English and Writing
- Healthcare Fields (i.e. Nursing, Medical Assisting)
Candidates will be evaluated on the full range of their lived and learned experience, professional background, volunteer experience, and direct and transferable skills.
Essential Functions
- Ability to travel to local hospitals in the area to tutor(especially: Renton, West Seattle, Burien, Tacoma, Everett)
- Ability to adapt tutoring style to meet the needs of the student
- Ability to tutor students during off hours, such as nights and weekends
- Ability to meet with students virtually to meet COVID-19 safety standards.
Educational Requirements
- Experience teaching adults
- Bachelor Degree (preferred)
- Experience working with a diverse student population and English Language Learners
- Bi-lingual (optional)
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or equivalent lived experience related to job skills and duties.
Responsibilities
- Effectively teach subject matter one-on-one or to a small group of adult students
- Work closely with the Educational Support Services team to address students’ instructional needs
- Monitor the progress of students and report out as required
Application Process
Please submit a resume, a short paragraph describing your tutoring skills and experience, your general availability (with days/times you are likely available to tutor) and three references to . Please let us know how you heard about the position with your submission.
Compensation
$28 an hour. Position is part time, contracted hourly.
Equal Employment Opportunity Workplace
The Training Fund is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and potential employees are entitled to be treated respectfully and without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, age, political ideology, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or disability. Employees are protected from retaliation for complaining of discrimination, opposing discrimination, and cooperating in discrimination investigations.
The Training Fund is a harassment free workplace.
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