This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12797948SUMMARY

　　The RETAIN Program Manager promotes and implementsstay-at-work/return-to-work (SAW/RTW)

　　strategies for injured/ill workers and job seekers. SAW/RTW strategiessucceed when injured/ill

　　workers are returned to productive work as soon as medically possible.Close collaboration between

　　workers, employers, healthcare providers and workforce development staffis vital to this process.

　　The RETAIN Program Manager is responsible for the oversight of dailyoperations and the training

　　and development of HWI RETAIN program and staff. This position worksdirectly with Healthcare

　　System Partner leadership to implement workforce and healthcare relatedservices to enrolled

　　participants. This position also works directly with Local Area IIbusinesses to assist in identifying

　　employees who may be eligible for and benefit from the servicesavailable through RETAIN. This

　　position will build and maintain relationships with businesses toidentify vendor potential for

　　supportive services and workplace accommodations to assist with theRETAIN programs.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Otherduties may be assigned.

　　1. Provide primary oversight and daily operations of HWI RETAINprograms/grants and services

　　2. Develop and maintain all required technical assistance forcompliance with the program

　　3. In partnership with the HWI Leadership Team, monitors all integratedprocesses, tools,

　　functions and measures outcomes developing corrective actions whennecessary

　　4. Provide effective leadership for the program team, including directsupervision, training,

　　service coordination, professional development and service delivery

　　5. Coordinate with Healthcare Partner Leads to ensure the effectiveenrollment and case

　　management of program participants

　　6. Review and approve enrollment, initial paperwork and requisitions offunding for program

　　participants

　　7. Work in conjunction with program team to draft and submit monthly,quarterly, annual and

　　final reports by deadline due date

　　8. Ensure compliance within the regulations of the program

　　9. Communicate with business and industry to assess workforce needs andpromote retaining

　　injured/ill workers, both with current employer customers as well asbuilding relationships with

　　new business contacts, throughout the Local Area

　　10. Oversee training of RETAIN staff

　　11. Develop and maintain a collaborative and continuous analysis of theprograms workflow, data

　　systems and processes and make recommended changes for continuousimprovement to HWI

　　Executive Director and HWI Senior Operations Director

　　12. Have an awareness of job leads in the service area to assistfront-line RETAIN staff with job

　　development as needed

　　13. Read and interpret complex regulations, translating them, aswarranted, and communicate

　　direction to Heartland Works, Inc. and its staff

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　　14. In conjunction with the leadership team, provide input for internalpolicies and procedures and

　　other strategic planning for RETAIN programs

　　15. Internally audit program using various monitoring tools andresolving issues to ensure success

　　of program

　　16. Serve as back-up to program staff in meeting participant needs andprogram reporting, that

　　could include intensive case management

　　17. Participate in state-level RETAIN Leadership Team meetings andactivities