Lead Job Seeker Consultant - Workforce Innovation And Opportunity Act (816145)
About The Position
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. Oversees day to day operations of special/strategic partnerships and initiatives. Delivers training to peers on process and policies related to the program. Manages a caseload of participants and provides employment counseling and coaching. Delivers regular ongoing career coaching services with include but are not limited to: comprehensive assessments, one-on-one coaching, cohort based work readiness / job club service. Delivers on performance goals related to career coaching, training/internship/employment entry, and administrative timeliness and quality. Prepares, organizes, and maintains accurate, updated information in both electronic and paper formats reflecting history employment, job readiness pre-screenings and contacts with business contacts. In coordination with business services staff, refers qualified candidates to current job opening, on-the job training, community work experience, training programs; all leading to self-sufficient employment. Works well in teams, business customers and other staff. Able to communicate effectively to both oral and written. Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Related Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent work experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated customer service skills.
- Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources.
- Demonstrated knowledge of labor market trends.
- Public speaking experience.
- Demonstrated computer skills, with experience using Microsoft Office software programs
Responsibilities
- Oversees day to day operations of special/strategic partnerships and initiatives
- Delivers training to peers on process and policies related to the program
- Manages a caseload of participants and provides employment counseling and coaching
- Delivers regular ongoing career coaching services with include but are not limited to: comprehensive assessments, one-on-one coaching, cohort based work readiness / job club service
- Delivers on performance goals related to career coaching, training/internship/employment entry, and administrative timeliness and quality
- Prepares, organizes, and maintains accurate, updated information in both electronic and paper formats reflecting history employment, job readiness pre-screenings and contacts with business contacts
- In coordination with business services staff, refers qualified candidates to current job opening, on-the job training, community work experience, training programs; all leading to self-sufficient employment
- Works well in teams, business customers and other staff
- Able to communicate effectively to both oral and written
- Additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
