Placement Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Business Solutions Placement Specialist is responsible for working with local employers to secure paid work opportunities, externships, and internships for GCT clients.

Role and Responsibilities

The Business Solutions Placement Specialist will identify job leads and negotiate job opportunities with employers for GCT clients, graduates of GCTC and Excel Center.
Listen to employer needs and learn about their business so you can provide a clear and concise plan of value to assist them with workforce needs.
Advocate on behalf of GCT target populations, educating Central Texas employers on workforce opportunities.
The Business Solutions Placement Specialist will assess client skills and job readiness allowing for optimum placements that meet the needs of both the client and employer.
Effectively instruct and direct activities of the client related to employment applications, interviews.
Performance will be monitored by the number of employers identified, number of interviews secured, and number of job placements made each month.
Maintain priority placement ratios within our four targeted populations.
Maintain accurate, relevant, and timely information on both employer and clients in the appropriate data base(s).
Consistently contribute to the success of departmental and organizational meeting placement objectives and success metrics.
Meets mandatory yearly training hours’ requirement for this position.
Attend staff and other organizational meetings as required by Business Solutions.
Demonstrates ethics and complies with Corporate Compliance Program
Other duties as requested by the Placement Supervisor or leadership team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, with at least two years of experience in business development, workforce development, or social service role.
• Experience working in a social service setting, with a solid understanding of how to connect individuals from diverse backgrounds to workforce opportunities.
• Strong ability to develop business relationships and negotiate potential contracts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence Business Partners.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of Goodwill services and community resources, with solid networking skills.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with external business partners and clients.
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of valid insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities in the Americans with Disability Act.

Responsibilities

• Identify job leads and negotiate job opportunities with employers for GCT clients, graduates of GCTC and Excel Center.
• Listen to employer needs and learn about their business so you can provide a clear and concise plan of value to assist them with workforce needs.
• Advocate on behalf of GCT target populations, educating Central Texas employers on workforce opportunities.
• Assess client skills and job readiness allowing for optimum placements that meet the needs of both the client and employer.
• Effectively instruct and direct activities of the client related to employment applications, interviews.
• Performance will be monitored by the number of employers identified, number of interviews secured, and number of job placements made each month.
• Maintain priority placement ratios within our four targeted populations.
• Maintain accurate, relevant, and timely information on both employer and clients in the appropriate data base(s).
• Consistently contribute to the success of departmental and organizational meeting placement objectives and success metrics.
• Meets mandatory yearly training hours’ requirement for this position.
• Attend staff and other organizational meetings as required by Business Solutions.
• Demonstrates ethics and complies with Corporate Compliance Program
• Other duties as requested by the Placement Supervisor or leadership team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level