Employment Engagement Specialist

Equus•Chicago, IL

26d

About The Position

Conducts searches for suitable job openings for clients, comparing client qualifications with employer's requirements Develops a wide variety of job opportunities for candidates Establishes and maintains active and frequent contact employers Develops and maintains detailed knowledge of the local labor market Establishes rapport with area businesses; maintains on-going relationships with businesses Works with businesses to identify job openings, alternative work activities, and training initiatives Assists employers in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants 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 Enlists cooperation of community and business leaders to help increase awareness of available workforce services in the community Maintains follow-up contact with employers to determine satisfaction with services and plan for quality improvement Arranges for employers to speak to candidates about employment and employer expectations Sets up job fairs and employer hiring events. Flexible to occasionally work outside of normal business hours for events and/or to meet deadlines Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college or 2 years work experience in business to business sales, marketing, customer service, staffing or recruiting
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
Strong presentation skills with public speaking or outside sales experience
Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources
Demonstrated knowledge of labor market trends
Friendly, professional demeanor
Ability to work well in teams and independently
Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work well in teams and independently
Valid Driver's License in good standing and proof of current automobile insurance required

Nice To Haves

Sales or staffing experience preferred
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts searches for suitable job openings for clients, comparing client qualifications with employer's requirements
Develops a wide variety of job opportunities for candidates
Establishes and maintains active and frequent contact employers
Develops and maintains detailed knowledge of the local labor market
Establishes rapport with area businesses; maintains on-going relationships with businesses
Works with businesses to identify job openings, alternative work activities, and training initiatives
Assists employers in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants
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
Enlists cooperation of community and business leaders to help increase awareness of available workforce services in the community
Maintains follow-up contact with employers to determine satisfaction with services and plan for quality improvement
Arranges for employers to speak to candidates about employment and employer expectations
Sets up job fairs and employer hiring events
Flexible to occasionally work outside of normal business hours for events and/or to meet deadlines
Other duties as assigned