Professional Management Enterprises
Workforce Development Coordinator - Housing Supports & Social Determinants ofHea
Professional Management Enterprises, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Workforce Development Coordinator - Housing Supports & Social Determinants of Health (SDoH)
Location: Indiana (Statewide travel required)
Organization: Professional Management Enterprises (PME) is a Minority-owned business dedicated to delivering innovative workforce solutions and community-based services. With a strong focus on equity and inclusion, PME partners with healthcare providers, government agencies, and community organizations to remove barriers and strengthen systems of care. Our mission is to empower individuals and families, creating pathways to healthier, more stable futures.
Position Summary
The Workforce Development Coordinator will play a key role in supporting Medicaid members across Indiana in improving their employability and achieving long-term economic stability. This individual will assist members in building job readiness skills, accessing training and certification programs, and navigating employment opportunities. The coordinator will also develop and maintain strategic partnerships with employers, human resources departments, and workforce agencies to expand career pathways for members. The coordinator will work closely with Community Health Workers (CHWs) statewide to address employment-related social determinants of health (transportation, childcare, housing, financial strain) and ensure members are supported through the full employment journey; from training to job placement and retention. This position requires regular statewide travel. Candidates must have access to a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided).
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as the primary contact for members seeking workforce development support. * Conduct employability assessments and create individualized action plans that address barriers to employment. * Connect members to training, certification, and internship opportunities to improve job readiness. * Collaborate with CHWs to integrate employment support with broader SDoH needs such as housing, transportation, and childcare. * Develop and maintain partnerships with employers, HR departments, and workforce boards to identify job opportunities and advocate for member hiring. * Facilitate employer feedback loops to ensure job placements align with workforce needs. * Track and report member progress including training completion, job placements, certifications earned, and employment retention. * Support members post-placement to ensure long-term job stability and income growth.
* Maintain accurate case documentation and contribute to program reporting, evaluation, and improvement. * Promote an inclusive, culturally competent, and supportive environment for members pursuing career goals.
Qualifications Required:
* Bachelor's degree in Workforce Development, Human Services, Social Work, Public Health, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience. * Experience in workforce development, career coaching, or employment services. * Strong knowledge of employer engagement strategies and community workforce resources. * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills. * Ability to travel statewide; must have a valid Indiana driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and auto insurance. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and workforce/case management documentation systems. * Ability to pass a drug test and background check. * FLU and COVID immunization.
Preferred:
* Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months). * Experience working with Medicaid members or vulnerable populations. * Knowledge of Indiana's workforce development systems, job boards, and employer networks. * Bilingual or multilingual skills.
Work Environment & Expectations
* Hybrid role: Combination of in-person community work, travel, and remote administrative tasks. * Travel across Indiana required; mileage reimbursed at the federal rate. * Flexible schedule required to accommodate youth and family needs.
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive salary, commensurate with experience ($27 - $30 Hr). * Mileage reimbursement for required travel. * Health, dental, and vision insurance. * Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
* Professional development and training opportunities.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
PME is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of employment challenges, diverse cultural backgrounds, and those who are bilingual.
PME is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Location: Indiana (Statewide travel required)
Organization: Professional Management Enterprises (PME) is a Minority-owned business dedicated to delivering innovative workforce solutions and community-based services. With a strong focus on equity and inclusion, PME partners with healthcare providers, government agencies, and community organizations to remove barriers and strengthen systems of care. Our mission is to empower individuals and families, creating pathways to healthier, more stable futures.
Position Summary
The Workforce Development Coordinator will play a key role in supporting Medicaid members across Indiana in improving their employability and achieving long-term economic stability. This individual will assist members in building job readiness skills, accessing training and certification programs, and navigating employment opportunities. The coordinator will also develop and maintain strategic partnerships with employers, human resources departments, and workforce agencies to expand career pathways for members. The coordinator will work closely with Community Health Workers (CHWs) statewide to address employment-related social determinants of health (transportation, childcare, housing, financial strain) and ensure members are supported through the full employment journey; from training to job placement and retention. This position requires regular statewide travel. Candidates must have access to a personal vehicle (mileage reimbursement provided).
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as the primary contact for members seeking workforce development support. * Conduct employability assessments and create individualized action plans that address barriers to employment. * Connect members to training, certification, and internship opportunities to improve job readiness. * Collaborate with CHWs to integrate employment support with broader SDoH needs such as housing, transportation, and childcare. * Develop and maintain partnerships with employers, HR departments, and workforce boards to identify job opportunities and advocate for member hiring. * Facilitate employer feedback loops to ensure job placements align with workforce needs. * Track and report member progress including training completion, job placements, certifications earned, and employment retention. * Support members post-placement to ensure long-term job stability and income growth.
* Maintain accurate case documentation and contribute to program reporting, evaluation, and improvement. * Promote an inclusive, culturally competent, and supportive environment for members pursuing career goals.
Qualifications Required:
* Bachelor's degree in Workforce Development, Human Services, Social Work, Public Health, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience. * Experience in workforce development, career coaching, or employment services. * Strong knowledge of employer engagement strategies and community workforce resources. * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills. * Ability to travel statewide; must have a valid Indiana driver's license, reliable personal vehicle, and auto insurance. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and workforce/case management documentation systems. * Ability to pass a drug test and background check. * FLU and COVID immunization.
Preferred:
* Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months). * Experience working with Medicaid members or vulnerable populations. * Knowledge of Indiana's workforce development systems, job boards, and employer networks. * Bilingual or multilingual skills.
Work Environment & Expectations
* Hybrid role: Combination of in-person community work, travel, and remote administrative tasks. * Travel across Indiana required; mileage reimbursed at the federal rate. * Flexible schedule required to accommodate youth and family needs.
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive salary, commensurate with experience ($27 - $30 Hr). * Mileage reimbursement for required travel. * Health, dental, and vision insurance. * Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
* Professional development and training opportunities.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
PME is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of employment challenges, diverse cultural backgrounds, and those who are bilingual.
PME is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.