Outreach specialist
Job Summary
Job Title: Outreach coordinator
Office Location: Omaha NE
Position Classification: Non-Exempt
Wage: $19 to $21.00
EXPERIENCE EXTREME CUSTOMER SERVICE
Primary Objectives of Position: Responsible for the coordination and oversight of activities and services related to the Work Experience Program component. Evaluates compliance with policies and procedures and adherence to contract requirements. This position also works jointly with the Career Navigators and the Business Services Team to ensure the coordination of services related to Work Experience (WEX) participants and Employers for this activity. This position is also responsible for establishing and cultivating relationships with participants employers and community agencies to achieve project enrollment goals. This position also provides administrative support to project leadership in a variety of areas including Human Resource assistance training documentation procurement documentation accounts payable functions purchase order request routing correspondence and reports.
Essential Job Functions:
- Coordinate a quality work experience program for participants.
- Manage and conduct analysis of work experience activities to ensure implementation of policies and procedures.
- Accurately review enter and complete WEX Timesheets into the DWFS Timesheet Management system.
- Communicate effectively with DWFS Corporate staff to follow the Corporate WEX review process resolve paycheck and timesheet issues as needed.
- Coordinate timesheet pick up regionally
- Coordinate paycheck distribution regionally
- Procure Worksite Agreements from employers and obtain appropriate signatures for approval from DWFS staff
- Ensure coordination of regional scheduling for New Hire Orientations for WEX participants
- Ensure coordination of regional recruitment of participants when needed
- Track outcomes and manage contractual goals related to the Work Experience Program.
- Obtain and review performance evaluations provided by employers and take appropriate actions when needed
- Assure data entry is accurate and completed
- Assure case notes are entered per the prescribed local policy
- Review timesheets and data for trends; provide programmatic guidance for identified areas of non-compliance/ low performance.
- Review operational procedures and processes; provide programmatic assistance to Improve performance as well as quality make recommendations to enhance current procedures to ensure compliance and performance goals are
- Ensure that customer files and records are maintained in accordance with legal requirements and Company policies and procedures.
- Acquire and maintain knowledge of market research tools and trends within the industry and/or sector to appropriately guide and direct career seekers.
- You will conduct outreach presentations as needed to a wide range of audiences.
- You will identify develop and implement strategic outreach and recruitment opportunities to ensure appropriate quality and quantity of talent is available to meet employer needs.
- Connect career seekers to applicable open positions to result in long term employment.
- Connect career seekers to opportunities for training and development as well as any other career center services to they may qualify for.
- You will assist in all aspects of talent acquisition for local businesses including screening and assessing candidates for technical and soft skills to assess suitability and fit for assigned positions.
- You will contact participants and/or employers on a regular basis to verify and document placement and retention in placed employment.
- This may require an evening work schedule. Alternative hours.
- You will assist individuals with the understanding and completion of program enrollment.
- Conduct eligibility assessments as applicable.
- Other Job Duties: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required including overtime. In this position it is important to be proficient in organization initiative and self-management skills.
Qualifications :
Education: Bachelor s degree from an accredited four-year college or equivalent experience preferably in implementation or interpretation of policies and procedures and/or workforce development.
Experience: At least 1-year experience building business relationships OR at least 1 year related workforce development experience.
Skills/Abilities: Must possess strong computer skills with experience using word processing and spreadsheet software programs. The position requires excellent analytical and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively orally in writing or through electronic means. Must also have the ability to make effective speeches and presentations to public groups and/or staff. Must be able to read and understand performance reports.
Additional Requirements: Must have valid drivers license and adequate vehicle insurance coverage.
Benefits: Insurance: Health Life Dental and Disability PTO Paid Holidays 401K Flexible Spending Account Tuition Assistance
Additional Information :
Dynamic Workforce Solutions is committed to providing an environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons.
Omaha Nebraska-5752 Ames Ave. Omaha NE 68104
Living Dynamic
We believe that every role matters and that every customer both internal and external should feel empowered to be the best that they can be. Dynamic Workforce Solutions is a place where passion meets purpose and results in excellence.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At the core of our business is a commitment to creating a work environment where all employees have equal access to resources professional growth and opportunities. Our Four Cornerstones paired with our dedication to Extreme Customer Service guide our efforts to connect with and understand the needs of the communities we serve. We believe that the unique background and experiences within our team enhances our ability to serve our clients and strengthens our workforce. Attracting developing and retaining a workforce that reflects the people we serve is essential to our ongoing success.
DWFS/DESI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex age pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity ancestry religion national origin veteran status physical or mental disability reprisal or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Creating Opportunities. Changing Lives.Equus Workforce Solutions® is the most comprehensive provider of workforce development services in North America, assisting over a million job seekers and thousands of employers annually. We are drivers and collaborators for workforce systems cha ... View more