Placement Specialist (925693)

Equus • Miami Gardens, FL

116d

About The Position

The position involves developing a wide variety of job opportunities for customers and establishing and maintaining active and frequent contact with local community organizations and employers. The role requires a detailed knowledge of the local labor market and the ability to establish rapport with area businesses. Responsibilities include working with businesses to identify job openings, alternative work activities, and training initiatives, as well as assisting employers in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants. The position also involves maintaining a current listing of local job opportunities, keeping project staff informed of local business needs, and facilitating job placements with case management staff. Follow-up with graduates from training programs and maintaining contact with employers for service satisfaction are also key responsibilities. The role includes conducting information sessions for employer engagement, referring job seekers to matched vacancies, and managing on-site recruiting events.

Requirements

• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Familiarity with the communities being served and knowledge of local needs and resources
• Demonstrated knowledge of labor market trends
• Demonstrated computer skills, with experience using word processing and spreadsheet software
• Ability to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Support the mission of the Company
• Ability to work occasionally long or extended hours, including weekends
• Maintain confidentiality of all information
• Related Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
• Pass State criminal background check and drug screen
• Pass DMV check and be insurable through the Company's automotive liability carrier
• Provide own transportation and maintain proper vehicle registration, inspection, and insurance
• Tolerate frequent periods of high stress, heavy workload, and multiple priorities
• Ability to hear, see, and communicate effectively with participants

Responsibilities

• Develops a wide variety of job opportunities for customers
• Establishes and maintains active and frequent contact with local community organizations and employers
• Develops and maintains detailed knowledge of the local labor market
• Establishes rapport with area 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
• Performs follow-up of graduates from training and other related training
• Maintains follow-up contact with employers to determine satisfaction with services
• Conducts information sessions for continued employer engagement
• Refers job seekers to quality matched job vacancies
• Conducts follow-up with job seekers via phone, email, and scheduled appointments
• Maintains follow-up records in all systems
• Manages and coordinates on-site recruiting events
• Develops and provides accurate reporting
• Conducts group orientation and workshops for participants
• Maintains an active job-ready pool of candidates
• Effectively manages industry sector assignments
• Performs other related assignments

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities
• Networking programs
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of others

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees