Business and Career Specialist

3 weeks ago

Phoenix, United States Equus Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

Overview

The Business and Career Specialist role at Equus Workforce Solutions is a dynamic position that combines the essential functions of a Business Services Consultant (BSC) and a Career Planner. This hybrid role is designed to engage both employers and job seekers with the highest degree of professionalism and expertise in workforce development. The specialist will play a critical role in strengthening the capacity of Pinal County's workforce development system and connecting residents with valuable employment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Employer Engagement and Job Development:

  • Conduct searches for suitable job openings, matching client qualifications with employer requirements.
  • Develop a wide variety of job opportunities for candidates and maintain an active listing of local job openings.
  • Establish and maintain frequent contact with employers, developing detailed knowledge of the local labor market.
  • Assist employers in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants.
  • Work with businesses to identify job openings, alternative work activities, and training initiatives.
  • Enlist cooperation of community and business leaders to increase awareness of available workforce services.

Career Counseling and Case Management:

  • Counsel and assist clients with job search strategies, personal career advisement, and training issues.
  • Address barriers to employment, setting professional goals, and planning career paths.
  • Manage the day-to-day relationship with clients, ensuring maximum program function and opportunity utilization.
  • Maintain professional knowledge of various occupations and career paths.
  • Provide motivational support during the job search process and facilitate job readiness/search workshops.
  • Document customer success stories and maintain accurate records and correspondence.

Administrative and Operational Support:

  • Create and maintain policies and procedures for career advisement and assist in team training.
  • Produce and maintain various documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Organize job fairs, employer hiring events, and other outreach activities, occasionally working outside normal business hours.
Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational, computer, and data analysis skills.
  • Ability to work well both independently and in team settings.
  • Knowledge of labor market trends and various job search strategies.
  • Experience in public speaking or sales, with a preference for sales or staffing experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) capabilities preferred.
  • Valid Driver’s License in good standing and proof of current automobile insurance.


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s 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.

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