At Houston Methodist, the Career Development Consultant position is responsible for the strategic design, development and deployment of career development initiatives across the Houston Methodist system. This position leads and supports projects and initiatives that impact how leaders and employees can build lasting careers at Houston Methodist and support the organization's ability to grow and retain key talent. This position provides thought leadership in the career development space through the analysis of internal and external data, development of recommendations to support key strategies and initiatives, and ongoing monitoring of effectiveness of programs. This position builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders across the system to provide consulting support to targeted programs and ensure alignment with overall systemwide programs and initiatives. This position requires a passion for developing individuals along with a vision for the future of healthcare and the healthcare workforce as well as the ability to translate ideas into actionable projects and drive execution in a complex and matrixed environment.PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Maintains strong interpersonal relationships with stakeholders and customers.
Provides career development counseling and coaching to leaders and independent contributors on topics such as development planning, resume writing, and interviewing techniques to assist employees in developing in their careers.
Creates and deploys career development tools, resources, learning content (asynchronous and live), workshops and events in alignment with career development strategies, standards, and practices.
Drives change management and utilization of programs by effectively communicating career development initiatives, resources, and tools to stakeholders throughout the organization utilizing agreed upon channels and timelines in multiple formats (written, video, in-person, etc.).
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Partners with key stakeholders and leaders to design and deploy system-wide and entity focused career development programs including content, marketing, roll out, and ongoing evaluation of programs.
Serves as an internal consultant for career development programs throughout the organization; consultant activities include assessment, intervention, follow-up, evaluation and measurement of outcomes. Provides reports to key stakeholders.
Plans and organizes all aspects of the project life cycle for career development projects including - definition of scope, objectives, compliance, governance, staffing requirements, and ongoing monitoring.
Participates in work groups and committees across the system to support broader Houston Methodist strategic objectives and goals. Adds value to various work groups and councils as advisor, advocate and conduit for the dissemination of information.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assesses career development needs and diagnosis of situation; makes recommendations for the appropriate career development resources, programs, or intervention to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness and support strategic goals within area of responsibility.
Ensures compliance to all relevant regulations and policies directly connected to career development initiatives.
Identifies and leverages appropriate metrics to provide recommendations on programs and interventions as well as to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions and monitor their ongoing impact. Provides data for metrics and quarterly reports. Analyzes and shares trends and key leanings and provides recommendations based on the findings.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Acts as a good steward of organizational resources; seeks low cost or no cost solutions in interventions, maintains certifications to be an internal resource, and consistently uses tax exemption documentation.
Creates business justification for technology, materials, and supplies necessary to support career development initiatives. Orders or procures necessary items within budgetary limitations and assists with monitoring program expenditures.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Keeps abreast of competition, competitive issues, industry, technology and innovation in the field of career development, internal mobility, recruitment, talent acquisition, development, and other role specific topics. Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions.
Proactively manages own professional development and updates the My Development Plan and Talent Profile on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in human resources, healthcare, education, industrial-organizational (I/O) psychology, or related field
Master's degree in human resources, healthcare, education, industrial-organizational (I/O) psychology, or related field preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
Five years of experience in a career development, human resources, recruitment, talent acquisition, or organizational development role
Healthcare experience preferred
Experience in leading career development programs preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
N/A
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - PREFERRED
Vendor certification in assessment tools (e.g., Birkman, DISC, Emotional Intelligence, Career Assessments) preferred OR
Career development certification preferred OR
Coaching certification preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Extraordinary communication and presentation skills in small and large group settings
Excellent customer service and professional communication skills with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and mature judgment
Ability to multi-task and flexibility to meet the requirements of the department and the organization
Ability to problem solve in the moment and provide application recommendations in alignment with values
Proficient computer skills and ability to learn and navigate multiple software programs, human resources systems, learning management systems, and presentation and meeting software (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams, PowerPoint)
Skilled facilitator who can quickly adapt training approaches/tools and present effectively to all levels of the organization
Ability to utilize situational awareness and emotional intelligence to provide recommendations to individuals in a variety of levels
Strong project management skills
Coaching and counseling abilities and the ability to develop the functional and supervisory skills of others
Strong knowledge of leadership competencies and techniques for developing competence
General understanding of the core functions of human resources management and how career development programs integrate
Ability to understand and maneuver in the context of multiple cultures and organizational agendas
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIRE
Uniform No
Scrubs No
Business professional Yes
Other (department approved) No
ON-CALLNote that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
On Call No
TRAVELTravel specifications may vary by department
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile:Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.Equal Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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