Rural Healthcare Apprenticeship Consultant Liaison #R0022
About The Position
The Rural Healthcare Apprenticeship Consultant Liaison supports the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program by liaising with Virginia Works Registered Apprenticeship Consultants (RACs) to provide technical assistance to employers, intermediaries, and individuals seeking training to establish Registered Apprenticeships and intermediary partnerships. This role promotes system building and continuous improvement, advises the Program Manager on implementation challenges, and recommends corrective actions when issues or non-compliance arise. As part of Virginia Works’ broader workforce development strategy, the Consultant Liaison helps Virginia employers implement the Virginia Registered Apprenticeship Program (VRAP) as a proven solution for hiring and retaining a skilled healthcare workforce. Responsibilities include working with RACs to identify sponsor companies, intermediaries, educational providers, and stakeholders; delivering prompt and efficient customer service; and ensuring programmatic compliance. This is a restricted position funded by a five-year grant, effective March 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031. Continued funding is contingent upon annual performance reviews, which will determine eligibility for funding in each subsequent year.
Requirements
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of Registered Apprenticeship principles, workforce training methods, and strategies for employer engagement and program promotion.
- Excellent customer service, oral and written communication, facilitation and training, organizational, and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze information, identify program needs, develop solutions, and communicate and present findings effectively to small and large audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employers, educational institutions, staff, and the public.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate skill sets and training needs, create plans to address gaps, and mentor or train staff as assigned.
- Demonstrated ability to set goals, determine actions, and execute tasks to achieve program expansion objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to promote program benefits to employers and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and ability to use automated systems for data entry, reporting, and case management.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Virginia’s workforce development ecosystem.
- Experience in healthcare sectors.
- Experience with apprenticeship, job services and/or training programs.
- Experience with governmental operations.
- Experience with employment laws.
- Experience training and mentoring staff.
- Experience independently conducting quality assurance and/or EEO reviews.
- AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
- Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with Virginia Works Registered Apprenticeship Consultants (RACs) to provide technical assistance to employers, intermediaries, and individuals seeking training to establish Registered Apprenticeships and intermediary partnerships.
- Promote system building and continuous improvement.
- Advise the Program Manager on implementation challenges.
- Recommend corrective actions when issues or non-compliance arise.
- Help Virginia employers implement the Virginia Registered Apprenticeship Program (VRAP).
- Work with RACs to identify sponsor companies, intermediaries, educational providers, and stakeholders.
- Deliver prompt and efficient customer service.
- Ensure programmatic compliance.
Benefits
- The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.
- DWDA does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.
- The DWDA does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.
- NOTICE: DWDA will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
- Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
- Language assistance services are available and free of charge.
- Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
- DWDA values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
