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Job Location drjobs

Detroit, MI - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Title:Business Employment Services Representative

Job Status: Fulltime

Job Summary: Under general supervision the Business Employment Services Representative uses specialized knowledge of placement and job development techniques along with skills obtained through experience and/or formal training to develop work sites and match program participants to those sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential employers
Recruit new employers each month
Conduct employer visits daily/weekly to market program services and recruit new job openings
Maintain employer file and documentation regarding the employer and current and past job openings
Develop job opportunities for special need program participants as well as community service opportunities for other components of the program
Assist program participants to develop effective job seeking skills including completing applications writing resumes practicing job interviewing techniques and other related skills
Refer program participants to potential employers and solicit feedback on status
Assist with employer screening process when requested
Direct transportation of program participants to employers
Provide employers with information and other perspectives on employment practices wage scales tax incentive programs and government funded training options
Organize job fairs
Provide translation services as needed
Provide cultural awareness education to employers who hire immigrants
Assist employers in resolving conflicts and/or tensions as needed
Address program participant or staff concerns and complaints
Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Advanced concepts principles and practices of effective employment and training techniques
Intermediate concepts principles and practices of labor market demands and labor laws

Skill in:
Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications including Microsoft Office

Ability to:
Analyze job opportunities to program participant knowledge skills and abilities to ensure meet minimum qualifications
Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives
Facilitate meetings and ensure that all viewpoints ideas and problems are addressed
Incite enthusiasm; influence motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes
Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate
Organize manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fastpaced work environment
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment
Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner
Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
Minimum Degree Required:
o High School Diploma or GED equivalent
o Associate degree preferred
Required Disciplines:
o Business Administration or related field
and
At least 2 years of experience in sales business development community engagement or a mental health setting (based on assigned functional area) preferably in a nonprofit setting or any equivalent combination of experience education and/or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses/Certifications:
Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: None

Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Local travel may be required

Working Environment: Climate controlled office


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Workforce Development

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