Staffing and Engagement Consultant

Location

Central Office (OKC) – 123 Robert S Kerr

Salary

up to $75,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time / Part Time

Full-time

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

Primary Hours

8 : 00am-5 : 00pm

Position Description

The Staffing and Engagement Consultant reports to the Allied Health Technical Manager under the Allied Health Department, within Family Health Services, and provides support for transformation and professional growth to the SoonerStart Early Intervention program, the federally and state funded early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities ages 0-3 and their families, child guidance service and other areas of the agency employing allied health professionals. Allied Health Specialists can include but are not limited to Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Behavioral Health Specialists, and Child Development Specialists.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Maintains communication between all programs within the OSDH that employee allied health professionals
• Maintains communication with county health departments regarding the ongoing services provided by allied health professionals and ongoing community needs
• Assists the program manager in identifying and maintaining a list of different boards and certification bodies for allied health professionals
• Researches national and state guidelines and supervisory requirements in relation to SLP Assistants, OT Assistants, PT Assistants, etc.
• Identifies opportunities to utilize SLP Assistants, OT, PT assistants within county health departments
• Makes recommendations to the Allied Health Technical Manager and provides statewide consultation regarding the delivery of services by a professional assistant at the local, regional, and statewide levels that are within the scope of practice of the allied health professional's licensure and certification
• Develops and maintains a list of Oklahoma universities that house allied health programs
• Identifies and secures partnerships with universities to promote the awareness of public health opportunities for allied health providers
• Develops the framework and contracts with universities to enhance internship and practicum opportunities for future Allied Health providers
• Researches methods of recruitment including identifying and partnering with current state and local level initiatives already underway with the OSDH
• Identifies opportunities for recruitment efforts of allied health providers and assists with process
• Liaison between Allied Health Service leads and HR to ensure job postings and recruitment effort standards are maintained.
• Develops the framework for recruitment and support to enhance the use of contractors within Allied Health Service programs.
• Identifies components that can assist with the retention of existing allied health providers
• Identifies obstacles and threats that could impact the loss of existing allied health providers
• Reviews staffing patterns, program activities and other information that may impact the recruitment and retention of allied health providers throughout agency allied health programs
• Participates in quality improvement activities
• Participates in staff activities including hiring, recognition, and adverse actions when required
• Assist with maintenance of the Allied Health Service SharePoint.
• Provide consultation, training, and presentations in at least one area of subject matter expertise for internal and external partners.
• Assist in the coordination of statewide meetings, trainings, conferences hosted by Allied Health Service Programs.
• Establishes trust and maintains relationships with cross-functional teams and internal and external customers
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of completion of a master's degree or current enrollment in pursuit of a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Child Development Specialist, Behavioral Health, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, Dietician / Nutrition Therapist, and Special Education plus three (3) years of professional experience; preference will be given to individuals within an allied health profession; those with a certification or licensure of one of the above listed Allied Health Professionals will be given preference.

If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of interview.

Application Requirements

Valued Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled setting and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computer and phones. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

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