Career Specialist

2 weeks ago

Pittsburgh, United States VetJobs Full time

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position is

location specific to Pittsburgh PA . Applicants need to be located in Pittsburgh PA or areas surrounding Pittsburgh PA. The Career Specialist for the Pittsburgh Program is responsible for supporting VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs job seekers who register in the program for job placement or career progression services. The Career Specialists work under the direction of the Senior Director of Team Production and Compliance. They work with other team members to ensure the successful delivery of VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs services to our military-affiliated job seekers in the southwestern PA region. Services include: assessment of skills and identification of jobs that meet those skills, targeted resume assistance, interview prep and mock interview assistance, assistance targeting LinkedIn, identification of training programs that would help make the individual more visible in their chosen field, etc.

CAREER SPECIALIST DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED: 1. Assesses military-affiliated applicant's job readiness and recommends job placement solutions, utilizing his/her resume knowledge and VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs training resources. Devises a working plan to fit applicant needs, tracks and documents progress and revisits plans as needed. Provides continuous outreach to assigned military-affiliated applicants.

2. Assists applicants in their job search by: offering new search strategies, resume critiques, connecting them with VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs employer Hot Jobs whenever possible, searching job requisitions in database and job vacancies online, and encouraging them to take our online training.

3. Works closely with project RCS and Program Manager on a daily and weekly basis to support job seekers by identifying local opportunities for employment, networking, mentorship, and professional growth.

4. Contributes to the team during team calls and otherwise and assists/mentors new team members on navigating and using our database and interacting with applicants.

5. Completes reports of applicant data as required by Senior Director of Team Production and Compliance.

6. Develops and maintains relationships as well as confidentiality with applicants, corporate partners, and military family centers.

7. Outreach and relationship building with local employment agencies, military installations, other Veteran Service Organizations is expected as well as attendance at events to represent VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs.

8. Adherence to VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs policies and procedures.

9. Outreach and relation building with local employment agencies, military installations, other Veteran Service organizations is encouraged. Some traveling to local events to represent VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs is expected.

COMPANY INFORMATION VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs, are two 501 (c) (3) non-profit organizations whose mission is to expand employment opportunities for military-affiliated jobseekers through one-on-one employment placement assistance focused on the use of gap skills training and targeted resume and interview assistance, LinkedIn optimization, and connections to employer partners in order to create a smoother transition process.

Over the past 19 years, VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs has placed over 97,000 military and veteran jobs seekers into jobs that are a fit for their skills and needs. VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs serves transitioning military, veterans, National Guard, and Reserves from all service eras. All our employment and training programs are supported by solid partnerships with major corporations, job-recruiters, mid-size companies, and small businesses that provide employment opportunities for our Military-Affiliated job seekers. Our state-of- the-art applicant tracking and case management technology, built in partnership with IBM, provides real-time, verifiable tracking and outcome reports to our employment partners, Military, and donors.

VetJobs and Military Spouse Jobs are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity initiatives within our organizations. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are qualified will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to build a progressive, encouraging, and inclusive culture of cohesive services focused on delivering value to our candidates.

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

The application period will remain open until filled.

For any additional inquiries please contact Melissa Hein, Senior Director of Team Production and Compliance at mhein@vetjobs.org.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Human Resources and/or Workforce development, career counseling, or employment placement experience preferred College degree or equivalent experience Excellent computer navigation skills Experience with G Suite a plus Strong professional customer service skills in both written and oral communication Must be military-affiliated Must be located in southwestern Pennsylvania

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