Placement Specialist

Placement Specialist

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

Develops a wide variety of job opportunities for customers. Establishes rapport with area businesses. Represents our organization at networking events, job fairs, and community meetings. Proactively generates opportunities through community outreach and business engagement. Provides business services related to labor market information, training needs and retention. Works with businesses to identify job openings, alternative work activities, and training initiatives. Assists employers in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants that include postings in the system. Maintains a current listing of local job opportunities. Keeps project staff apprised of local business needs and job placement opportunities. Works with case management staff to facilitate job placements. Performs follow-up of graduates from training, Opportunity Center Readiness, and other related training. Maintains follow-up contact with employers to determine satisfaction with services and plan for quality improvement. Conduct information session for continued and active employer engagement. Refer job seekers to quality matched job vacancies via all systems and other employment sources. Conduct follow-up with job seekers via phone contact, email, letter and schedule appointments. Maintain this follow up in all systems, Google Docs. Manage and coordinate on-site recruiting events. Develop and provide accurate reporting. Conduct group orientation and workshops for participants and provide a positive introduction to the job search and readiness program. Maintain an active readily available job ready pool of candidates. Effectively manage industry sector assignments. Other related assignments.

Qualifications

Willing to actively pursue partnerships to drive results and reach contractual goals. Demonstrated customer service skills. Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resource. Demonstrated knowledge of labor market trends. Demonstrated computer skills, with experience using word processing and spreadsheet software programs. Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with, and among, all personnel - Must support the mission of the Company. Must be able to work occasionally long or extended hours, including weekends. Must maintain the confidentiality of all information housed in the division. Related Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience. Must pass State criminal background check and drug screen. Must be able to tolerate frequent periods of high stress, heavy workload and multiple priorities. Must be able to hear, see and communicate effectively with participants. Must have active driver's license in good standing and have insurance.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry's best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.