Development Specialist

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

• The Development Specialist plays a critical role in strengthening the organization’s talent pipeline by building and maintaining partnerships with colleges, high schools, workforce boards, military organizations, and community groups. This position supports outreach, engagement, and recruitment initiatives to attract and retain diverse candidates. By serving as a community liaison and workforce ambassador, the Development Specialist advances the organization’s mission of providing high-quality, compassionate care through the development of a skilled workforce.

Essential Functions

• Community & Educational Partnerships
  • Develop and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, technical schools, high schools, and military organizations to promote career pathways.
  • Coordinate and participate in career fairs, classroom presentations, job readiness programs, and community outreach events.
  • Collaborate with educators and workforce development leaders to design career pathways into behavioral health professions.
• Pipeline Development & Candidate Engagement
  • Identify and engage prospective candidates for behavioral health positions at all levels.
  • Establish and manage pipelines for critical roles, internships, residencies, and entry-level opportunities.
  • Develop strategies to engage students, veterans, and community members in pursuing healthcare careers.
• Employer Brand & Recruitment Marketing
  • Represent the organization as an employer of choice in the community.
  • Partner with marketing and HR teams to create promotional materials and social media content highlighting behavioral health career opportunities.
  • Share employee success stories and career journeys to inspire interest in the healthcare field.
• Program Coordination & Reporting
  • Track outreach activities, candidate engagement, and program outcomes to measure effectiveness.
  • Provide regular reports to HR leadership on workforce development and recruitment pipeline progress.
  • Assist in onboarding coordination for students, interns, and participants in behavioral health workforce programs.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Knowledge of workforce development practices, recruitment strategies, and community outreach
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations to schools, community groups, and professional organizations
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems; social media and digital outreach experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in workforce development
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
• Light lifting (up to 20 lbs) may be required for event materials
• Work performed in office, community, and school environments; occasional evening/weekend events

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Education, Public Health, Behavioral Health, or related field – Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• None required
• Certification in workforce development, HR, or related field – Preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, workforce development, community relations, or a related field – Required
• Experience in healthcare or talent acquisition – Preferred