Equus Workforce Solutions · 1 month ago
Employment Engagement Specialist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$52K/yr - $55K/yr
2+ years expEquus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. The Employment Engagement Specialist will conduct job searches for clients, develop job opportunities, and maintain relationships with employers to facilitate job placements.
Career PlanningChild CareConsultingEducationFamilyProfessional ServicesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Conducts searches for suitable job openings for clients, comparing client qualifications with employer's requirements
Develops a wide variety of job opportunities for candidates
Establishes and maintains active and frequent contact employers
Develops and maintains detailed knowledge of the local labor market
Establishes rapport with area businesses; maintains on-going relationships with 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
Enlists cooperation of community and business leaders to help increase awareness of available workforce services in the community
Maintains follow-up contact with employers to determine satisfaction with services and plan for quality improvement
Arranges for employers to speak to candidates about employment and employer expectations
Sets up job fairs and employer hiring events. Flexible to occasionally work outside of normal business hours for events and/or to meet deadlines
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college or 2 years work experience in business to business sales, marketing, customer service, staffing or recruiting
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated strong customer service skills
Strong presentation skills with public speaking or outside sales experience
Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources
Demonstrated knowledge of labor market trends
Friendly, professional demeanor
Ability to work well in teams and independently
Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Valid Driver's License in good standing and proof of current automobile insurance required
Preferred
Sales or staffing experience preferred
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Company
Equus Workforce Solutions
Equus Workforce Solutions provides family support, disability determination, business solutions, career center and childcare services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Douglass
President & CEO
L. Bradley Williams
Chief Customer Officer & Vice President of Operations
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