Gesher Human Services · 4 days ago
Talent Development Specialist, MI Works
Waterford Township, MI, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$38K/yr - $65K/yrGesher Human Services is a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home, and in the community. The Talent Development Specialist provides case management services to clients participating in career development, job training, and job placement activities, developing service plans and delivering various supportive services to facilitate meaningful employment.
Individual & Family Services
Responsibilities
Provide orientation to services and resources available in center
Advocate for and link customers to community services and assist in assessing available support services
Develop, enhance and deliver workshops in group and 1:1 session
Maintain and provide reports tracking customer information, attendance and activity to ensure necessary services are received in accordance with funding source requirements
Provide support to customers in the resource center to register on Pure Michigan Talent Connect, develop resumes, complete applications, and register on online job databases
Aid customers in completing the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) registration process, waivers, and required job search documents
Provide intake and determine customer’s eligibility for services
Assist in setting short- and long-term goals
Monitor performance and program completion
Assess each assigned customer by examining their capabilities, needs, and vocational potential and create Individual Success Strategy
Administer and interpret vocational assessment tools such as CASAS, interest surveys and standardized/validated aptitude tests and make appropriate employment and training recommendations
Complete all data entry, reporting and documentation requirements in a timely manner
Partner with local employers and businesses to design targeted recruitment, training and screening of candidates
Partner with local employers and businesses to develop on the job training and apprenticeship opportunities for job seekers
Participate in networking and continuing education activities to improve service delivery and impact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Education, Business, HR or related field strongly preferred
Certified Career Development Facilitator and/or BSP Certified preferred
Proven ability to provide customer services to disadvantaged individuals
Ability to respond effectively to multiple requests and changing customer flow
Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with participants, employers, public and staff
Composition and computer skills sufficient to complete reports, letters and data input tasks
Company
Gesher Human Services
Gesher Human Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people across metro Detroit lead more stable and fulfilling lives through career development, behavioral health, and residential services that strengthen our community by strengthening the individual.
Founded in 1941
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Barbara Nurenberg
President & CEO
Leah Rosenbaum
President/CEO
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