Career Development Specialist

5 days ago


New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Equus Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Career Development Specialist to join our team at Equus Workforce Solutions. As a key member of our workforce development team, you will play a critical role in helping job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct individual assessments to provide career guidance and counseling to job seekers, with a focus on those who are WIOA eligible.
  • Provide detailed case management for each customer to assist in preparation for employment that leads to self-sufficiency.
  • Assist customers in maintaining eligibility for services by ensuring attendance at required training/activities and workshops and performing job searches.
  • Authorize and coordinate supportive services such as childcare, transportation, etc., and track obligations of funds.
  • Maintain existing contacts to community resources and develop new ones to further the goals of the program and resulting in success to customers.
  • Provide labor market information to all customers.
  • Ensure contract deliverables and individual goals are met.
  • Outreach employers, agencies, non-profits and organizations to place eligible participants in a subsidized employment activity.
  • Follow-up participant progress in subsidized employment activities, and submit payroll information.
  • Provide weekly and monthly reports on progress of the NDW program, expenditures and participant's employment and support services.
Requirements
  • Preferred Associate's degree; required H.S. Diploma with at least one year of Sales/Customer Service experience.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in an individual or group setting.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
  • Strong speaking and organizational/time management skills.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Must be detail-oriented and timely in meeting deadlines, goals and objectives.
  • Ability to address and solve customer inquiries and/or concerns.
  • Ability to conduct Workshops/Orientations.
About Equus Workforce Solutions

At Equus, we are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about helping others achieve their career goals, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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