Case Manager/Workforce NavigatorWorkforce Partnership — 8535 Bluejacket Street, Overland Park, KS 6621453 days ago

Overland Park Chamber of Commerce
Overland Park Chamber of Commerce

Sales & Business Development · Full-time

USD 20-22 / hour

Posted on Sep 10, 2026
Workforce Partnership is committed to building a workforce development system that meets the needs of both job seekers and employers throughout the Kansas City area. We operate a network of career centers in Johnson, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte counties offering professional guidance and funding resources to employers and eligible job seekers. **Please include a cover letter sharing your interest in this opportunity, when you submit your resume. Workforce Partnership Workforce Navigator (Medical and Workforce Systems Coordinator) Reports to: Director of System Performance FLSA Status: hourly Summary The Medical and Workforce Systems Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for RETAINWOR KS , a grant-funded program focused on helping people whose lives have recently been disrupted because of an injury, illness, or worsening health problem. RETAINWOR KS is part of the national Retaining Employment and Talent After Injury/Illness Network, with a mission to improve stay-at-work and return-to-work outcomes for individuals with both employment-related and non-employment-related injuries and illnesses. Skills in collaboration, coordination, case management, and attention to detail are beneficial in the performance of this role. The incumbent will work closely with staff from The University of Kansas Health System, The Kansas Department of Commerce, Workforce Partnership, the workforce development community and partner agencies to maximize the support to program participants. This role is an addition to the team. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the primary point of contact for RetainWorks program participants in the Kansas City metro (https://retainworks.org). Assist with eligibility screening and service enrollment. Explain program activities and expectations of participants. Ensure participants receive early information regarding available workforce services and understand procedures and timelines for receiving those services. Develop Individual Employment Plan with program participants. Coordinate with other internal staff and internal/external partners to deliver workforce services. Document eligibility, case management activity, payments and compliance. Assist program managers/supervisors with data collection and reporting grant activities and outcomes. Partner with medical systems and peer resources across Kansas. Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Background with the following is ideal: Education and experience equivalent to two years of professional knowledge of public workforce and/or disability services systems Case Management and/or Human Resources experience. Strong customer service skills AND attention to detail Knowledge and understanding of healthcare and/or rehabilitation services Understanding of partner programs, such as Vocational Rehabilitation Initiative- Takes initiative and provides creative ideas to improve processes. Organization- Plans tasks and projects for completion in a timely and organized manner. Dependability- Is punctual and maintains regular attendance. Proficient in Microsoft Office — Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Communication – Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with management, co-workers, partners, and the general public. PHYSICAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: Work will be accomplished in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Local Workforce Investment Area III, Inc. (Workforce Partnership) does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, political affiliation or belief, and for beneficiaries only, citizenship or participation in programs funded under the Workforce Investment Act (WIOA), in admission or access to, opportunity or treatment in, or employment in the administration of or in connection with any WIOA-funded program or activity. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: HR, Workforce, Disability Services, or Medical environment: 2 years (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Overland Park, KS 66214: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
Salary: $20 - $22 an hour
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualifications
Work authorization (Required), High school or equivalent (Preferred), HR, Workforce, Disability Services, or Medical environment: 2 years (Preferred)
Benefits
401(k), Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance
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