Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently looking for a Tribal Outreach Liaison to join the Montana Employment and Training Project.

This initiative focuses on providing comprehensive support to participants through intake, assessment, and the development of an Employability/Service Plan (ESP). The role also includes case management, job development, placement, and retention services.

Our mission is to empower participants to succeed in the workforce by enhancing their skills, prioritizing employment opportunities, and fostering long-term job retention.

This is a remote role that requires you to live in Montana

Why Maximus?

- Competitive Compensation - Quarterly bonuses based on performance included!

- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.

- Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.

- Paid Time Off Package - Enjoy PTO, Holidays, and sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.

- Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

- Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.

- Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.

- Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.

- Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.

- Professional Development Opportunities- Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Develop relationships with employers/community providers to provide our participants access to career driven employment opportunities both paid and unpaid.
- Assess and respond to employers specific needs by meeting with and presenting to employers to discuss specific services, assessing employer needs and building working relationships.
- Develop strong relationships with local economic development groups, chambers of commerce and professional organizations.
- Educate project staff on available employment opportunities.
- Establish ongoing feedback loops with employers to adjust referrals based on updated skill sets.
- Coordinate training opportunities to meet employer needs.
- Schedule, coordinate, facilitate and participate in job fairs, on-site recruitment events and outside functions with various community partners.

-Develop and maintain a detailed Tribal outreach and business services engagement plan, using input gained from internal staff, project leadership, as well as the client and various stakeholders

- Assist with the design, development, implementation, and management of large-scale Tribal outreach, education, and enrollment efforts

-Serve as liaison to the client and other agencies as assigned

- Promote project image and goals through public speaking engagements and local professional presentations

-Work with Business Service teams team to make sure they are aligned with the goals and objectives of the Tribal community

-Perform other duties as may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

- High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
- Minimum 6 years of related experience required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in account/client management, program marketing or sales experience.
- Strong working knowledge of labor market, community resources and diverse populations.
- Demonstrate initiative, independent judgment, discretion and decision making and effective motivational skills.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, listening and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment with continuous change, as a team member and independently.

-This position requires travel 25% of the time.

-Must reside in the state of montana

-3 years of experience working with Tribal populations preferred
-Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office products preferred

-Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills preferred

-Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment preferred

-Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently preferred

-Ability to conduct and manage project reviews and communicate process improvement recommendations preferred

This position is fully remote and will require a home office.

Home office requirements:

Reliable high-speed internet service

Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity

Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccommodations@maximus.com .

Minimum Salary

$24.87

Maximum Salary

$28.87

As a leading strategic partner to governments across the globe, Maximus helps improve the delivery of public services amid complex technology, health, economic, environmental, and social challenges. With a deep understanding of program service delivery, acute insights that achieve operational excellence, and an extensive awareness of the needs of the people being served, our employees advance the critical missions of our partners. Maximus delivers innovative business process management, impactful consulting services, and technology solutions that provide improved outcomes for the public and higher levels of productivity and efficiency of government-sponsored programs.