Who We Are

Heartland Works, Inc. (HWI) is a private, non-profit company promoting economic growth in Northeast Kansas (Local Area II) through a variety of workforce services and solutions.

Using federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds, HWI (in
partnership with the Local Area II One-Stop Operator Consortium) operates four Workforce Centers (WFCs) where employers and job seekers find solutions to their employment and training needs.

The LAII WFCs are in the communities of Junction City, Lawrence, Manhattan, and Topeka. HWI and partner staff members in each WFC provide valuable assistance to people seeking careers, while also serving businesses seeking qualified employees. Services are extended throughout the seventeen-county service area.

About RETAINWORKS

The aim of RETAINWORKS is to help injured or ill workers remain in or return to their jobs by implementing and evaluating early intervention strategies. The unique intervention program works with employees, employers and healthcare providers, to address issues that can be factors in successful return to work as soon as medically possible.

About the Position

This position serves as a primary point of contact for employers, ensuring worksite accommodations, preparation for and/or understanding of medical restrictions and determining retraining needs, tracking individuals progress, grant activities and outcomes

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the application and intake process for RETAINWORKS Grant program operations (job seeker and employer) to include implementing the random assignment mechanism for control/treatment group categories.
• Serve as case manager for participant enrolled in program and track progress
• Establish and maintain relationships with grant partners including participating health care systems, community service providers, economic development and all workforce system partner agencies.
• Coordinate with other internal staff and internal/external partners to deliver services
• Evaluate the program operations and outcomes and make program recommendations
• Assist administrative and operational leadership with data collection, file approvals, reporting and other program requirements

Required Skills and Experience

• Associate’s degree in human services, communication, business, health care industry or related field preferred, but related work experience may be substituted
• Knowledge and understanding of healthcare, rehabilitation services and workplace accommodations preferred
• Case Management experience
• Initiative- Takes initiative and provides creative ideas to improve processes
• Organization- Plans tasks and projects for completion in a timely and organized manner
• Dependability- Is punctual and maintains regular attendance
• Experience in administering/coordinating workforce development services/programs or case management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Systems
• Proficient in use of virtual tools – Zoom, TEAMS, DropBox, etc.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with management, co-workers, partners, and the general public.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person