Placement Specialist (925693)

Equus Workforce Solutions•Miami, FL

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About The Position

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 Provide 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

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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
Provide 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