Employer Engagement Specialist YA (Dallas metroplex) Bilingual Preferred
Employer Engagement Specialist YA (Dallas metroplex) Bilingual Preferred
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Job Description
Reviews job seeker skills prior to referring job seeker to employment opportunities.
Proactively identify and engage potential employers across various industries to secure job and internship opportunities for program participants.
Develops and maintains strong long-term relationships with existing employer partners to ensure continued collaboration and job placements.
Identify employment opportunities for enrolled participants with minimal skills criminal backgrounds and/or other barriers and schedules interviews.
Conduct site visits to employer locations to assess suitability and ensure they meet the requirements for our youth participants.
Stay informed about labor market trends and emerging industries to identify new partnership opportunities.
Enter case related data into and WIT on a regular basis.
Develops contract agreements with area employers to participate in Subsidized Employment.
Organize and participate in employer engagement events such as job fairs networking events and workshops to promote the benefits of hiring opportunity youth.
Track and report on employer engagement activities including job placements employer satisfaction and participant success stories.
Meets on a regular basis with one-stop centers regarding program participants for employment placement.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Business Human Resources Social Work or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in employer engagement workforce development sales or a related field.
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
Understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to youth employment.
Passion for youth development and commitment to the mission of the organization.
Demonstrated customer service skills.
Track and report on employer engagement activities including job placements employer satisfaction and participant success stories.
Should have a considerable skill in interviewing techniques and good knowledge of all functions of industry clusters.
Familiarity with communities being served with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources.
Demonstrated knowledge of labor market trends.
Demonstrated computer skills with experience using word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
Demonstrated performance in placing program participants into employment.
Ability to meet and/or exceed set goals and objectives.
Demonstrated experience in communicating with area employers.
A valid drivers license and proof of auto insurance that meets the State of TX requirements.
Knows the Dallas Area or can get to destinations using maps/GPS.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Extensive standing sitting computer phone and deskwork required; some kneeling and lifting of up to 50 pounds required; work primarily in a defined office environment with specified hours although flexible hours including overtime may be required; interacts one on one and in groups with individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Position is a Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm
The houly rate of pay is: $26.49 per hour.
Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team Equus puts the industrys best practices to work by focusing on the development design and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
When you join Equus you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender age pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity ancestry religion national origin veteran status physical or mental disability or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state federal or local law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
