Talent Sourcing/Retention Specialist (DAW NWAC)

sermetro•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for establishing relationships with employers to develop unsubsidized and subsidized (Temporary Work Experiences) employment opportunities for participants. Responsible for preparing participants for the workforce by identifying and eliminating training and employment barriers, as well as vetting and preparing jobseekers for placement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human services, related field or equivalent education and experience in employment and training Programs.
One to two years of experience in recruitment, employment, training, marketing or a related field.
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and build professional relationships with employers and program participants.
Familiarity with Human Centered Design principles, including Motivational Interviewing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access); Familiarity with Salesforce-like data platforms and the state’s OSMIS system to manage federally funded programs.
Computer skills necessary to maintain required documentation and to access information on the Internet.
Mental ability to handle pressures related to meeting placement and retention goals and dealing with multiple individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of need.
Valid Michigan Driver’s License. Candidate must have a reliable means of transportation to travel to and from employer locations and Detroit at Work Career Centers.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual language skills are a bonus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Serves as the liaison between employers, staff and participants in a regional program supporting the career center.
Collects and maintains employer agreements to become Temporary Work Experience (TWE) Host Sites.
Coordinates with the Career Coaches to determine job match, referral process, TWE opportunities and employment services.
Identifies and secures work experience and employment/career opportunities that match the skills and career interests of participants, by conducting employer site visits, using the Internet and social media, networking with community agencies and post-secondary institutions among other related activities.
Documents all aspects of subsidized and unsubsidized job opportunities in LaunchPad including employer account creation, job order development, required skills, and creates matches to qualified jobseeker contacts.
Secures employment verifications and other necessary documentation to ensure satisfactory placements and inputs data into LaunchPad and OSMIS, as necessary.
Develop marketing materials and conduct presentations and recruitment activities.
Conduct and lead recruitment efforts at Detroit at Work Career Center as needed to build a pipeline of qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Maintains a current understanding of economic and employment trends and emerging career opportunities for returning citizens.
Demonstrates in-depth understanding of the unique challenges and barriers faced by participant residents of the City of Detroit.
Exhibits willingness to engage with colleagues and partnering resources as necessary in order to ensure positive employment outcomes for participants.
Participates in scheduled SERCO and DESC hosted employment specialist meetings and trainings.
Provide direct coaching and intensive support to jobseekers via in-depth assessments to determine specific barriers to be eliminated to facilitate employment retention.
Provide career navigation coordination services consisting of employment retention planning and referrals to community resources and information dissemination to support employed jobseekers to achieve employment stability.
Connect jobseekers to education opportunities and other support resources to help maintain and advance employment.
Respond diligently and confidentially to address customer crises and retention challenges.
Develop and maintain an active and complete network of resources, referrals and training opportunities to assist in removing customer barriers to successful employment retention and career advancement.
Keep abreast of related professional employment retention best practices and opportunities.
Maintain consistent communication with employers for data gathering, reporting and support.
Performs other duties as assigned.