Talent Development Specialist

Equus • New Bedford, MA

22h • $25 - $26 • Onsite

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. Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions. When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma with at least one year of Sales/Customer Service experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in an individual or group setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Strong speaking and organizational/time management skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentially
• Must be detailed oriented and timely in meeting deadlines, goals and objectives
• Ability to address and solve customer inquiries and/or concerns
• Ability to conduct Workshops/Orientations

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Associate's degree

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual assessment to provide career guidance and counseling to job seeker; with a focus on those who are WIOA eligible.
• Provide detailed case management for each customer to assist in preparation for employment that leads to self-sufficiency.
• Assist customers in maintaining eligibility for services by ensuring attendance at required training/activities and workshops and performing job searches.
• Authorize and coordinate supportive services such as childcare, transportation, etc., and track obligations of funds.
• Maintain existing contacts to community resources and develop new ones to further the goals of the program and resulting in success to customers.
• Provide labor market information to all customers.
• Ensure contract deliverables and individual goals are met.
• Outreach employers, agencies, non-profits and organizations to place eligible participants in a subsidized employment activity.
• Follow-up participant progress in subsidized employment activities, and submit payroll information.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports on progress of the NDW program, expenditures and participant's employment and support services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• extensive learning opportunities
• networking programs
• Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED