PROJECT GOAL:
Many facilities in the Network are facing shortages in the more entry-level fields such as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs). These jobs can be a positive first
step to a long health care career. We also face significant turnover in this area. By showing current and prospective CNAs and HHAs how entry into this job can lead to an upward career path
in health care, and the various options for employment in health care, we can provide an incentive to become a CNA and to remain in the job. Employees need to know the breadth of job
opportunities, including nursing but also the therapies, pharmacy, radiology, and administration. In addition, the growing numbers of entry level workers who speak another language fluently
have the added opportunity of being trained for and working in the medical translation field.
The options for education, and the cost, can be daunting, but offering in-house support for creating a career plan and a way to approach it is critical if we are to retain talent and move people
into new roles. Spaulding is invested in professional development for staff and encourages staff to take advantage of various opportunities throughout the year. However, helping staff
understand how they can use professional development for career advancement is critical.
PROJECT FOCUS:
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Inventory current position career paths across PCC
Inventory career ladder programming currently in place, including both formal and informal tracks
Conduct retrospective analysis of staff who availed themselves of promotional opportunities to gain an understanding of preparatory and success factors and map those activities
Map target paths given current requirements for entry into a position
Synthesize data to identify common training needs and course content that positions staff for transfer opportunities
Organize and, if appropriate, conduct focus groups, sampling cohorts based on current position types to learn career aspirations of incumbents and identify barriers they have
experiences or anticipate to mobility efforts
Identify gaps in both career paths and training support
Draft a report that summarizes findings and outlines plan for the organization to institute programming to reach project goal, including people, systems and financial resource needs
and implementation schedule over a 4 year time horizon.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATION OF INTERN:
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Successfully working on advanced degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or Adult Education program
Previous relevant work experience in organization(s) where there are multiple roles, responsibilities and inter-relationships between functions. Healthcare industry experience would
be a plus
Excellent computer and report-writing skills coupled with analytical ability, both in concepts and data analysis realm.
Fluent in English. Prefer candidates who also speak Spanish or Haitian Creole
Safe driving record and access to a car, as position requires travel to the various PCC worksites
Is creative and broad in thinking.
COMPENSATION/HOURS OF WORK/DURATION OF PROJECT:
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This project is funded by a grant and compensation for this non-exempt position will be between $20 --$30 hour based on experience and expertise
The position hours are flexible, will average 15 hours per week, and total around 200 – 225 hours. Flexible to allow the intern to work more hours per week for fewer weeks as long
as the project is completed in a thorough manner. Final project deadline is mid-June, 2014
SUBMIT RESUME/LETTER OF INTEREST TO BY MARCH 28, 2014:
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Submit resume or letter of interest to: Colleen Moran at CMMORAN@PARTNERS.ORG or Russell Averna at RAVERNA@PARTNERS.ORG