Position Overview 

The Assistant Director, Nursing Home is responsible for leading and implementing workforce development strategies across the nursing home sector. This role serves as a key liaison between employers, union leadership, and internal teams to ensure alignment of workforce initiatives, strengthen staffing pipelines, and improve retention and training outcomes. 

The Assistant Director will oversee program delivery, manage cross-functional partnerships, and provide strategic leadership to support workforce needs within long-term care settings.
 

Responsibilities 

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and supervise a team responsible for workforce development initiatives, ensuring high-quality program execution
• Manage staff across multiple locations, including remote sites, and support professional development 

Workforce Strategy & Program Development

• Develop and implement workforce initiatives to attract, train, and retain nursing home staff
• Lead outreach, training design, apprenticeship, and career advancement programs
• Monitor workforce trends and adjust strategies to meet evolving sector needs 

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Management

• Serve as the primary liaison and client lead for the nursing home sector, including engagement with C‑suite stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, 1199SEIU leadership, policymakers, and community organizations
• Collaborate with internal divisions (Education, Employment, Job Placement) to align resources and workforce pipelines 

Labor‑Management Collaboration

• Oversee labor‑management initiatives, industry committees, and partnership projects
• Support collaboration between employers and union representatives to improve workforce outcomes and sector alignment 

Performance Management & Reporting

• Design, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to workforce programs
• Prepare and deliver reports to leadership and stakeholders on program outcomes and impact

Operations, Compliance & Administration

• Ensure compliance with workforce policies, funding requirements, and program guidelines
• Manage program budgets and support grant-related reporting and administration
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned
   

Qualifications 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Workforce Development, Healthcare Administration, Human Resources, or related field required
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in workforce development, healthcare staffing, nursing home leadership, or a related field
• At least 4 years of supervisory or management experience required
• Direct experience in the nursing home or long-term care industry preferred 

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Experience building partnerships with employers, labor organizations, and community stakeholders
• Knowledge of workforce development programs, funding sources, and training initiatives
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and competing priorities
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and performance tracking
• Experience with budget development, grant management, and program oversight 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a unionized, nonprofit, or healthcare environment
• Familiarity with labor‑management collaboration models
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale workforce or sector-based initiatives 

Work Environment

This role requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including travel within the New York City area and occasional offsite meetings with employers and partners.