Equus Workforce Solutions · 17 hours ago
Career Navigator/Outreach/ Business Services Consultant
Scranton, PA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expEquus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. They are seeking a Career Navigator/Outreach/ Business Services Consultant to help job seekers and career changers find suitable job openings and develop job opportunities while maintaining relationships with local businesses.
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
Prepares, organizes, and maintains accurate, updated information in both electronic and paper participant files reflecting the entire history of a program participant including log of supportive services issued
Provides case management with a focus on helping customers to prepare for employment that leads to self-sufficiency
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
Creating content, including text posts, video, and images for use on social media
Promoting products, services, and content over social media, in a way that is consistent with an organization’s brand and social media strategy
Scheduling social media posts using applications such as CANVA and constant contact
Provide operational support and coverage as needed
Assist in the intake services for the Center
Provide operations support for all compliance driven standards
May be assigned other tasks and duties reasonably related to their job responsibilities
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)
Ability to make small group and 1-1 presentations to individuals and business representatives
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment with minimal supervision
Valid Driver's License in good standing and proof of current automobile insurance required
Preferred
Sales or staffing experience preferred
Experience working with young adults (17 - 24) preferred
Clean driving record. Clear background - FBI Fingerprint, Criminal History and Child Abuse Clearances
Benefits
Extensive learning opportunities
Networking programs
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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