Business Engagement Specialist

4 weeks ago

Bronx, New York, United States YAI Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Engagement Specialist to join our team at YAI. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting outreach to and cultivating effective working relationships with businesses within your assigned region(s) to secure opportunities for potential employment and assessment of employment training participants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct outreach to and build relationships with prospective employers to gain commitments to consider and potentially employ YAI's employment training participants.
  • Maintain relationships with existing employer partners through active stewardship to support continued opportunities for employment-related activities.
  • Schedule and conduct daily prospecting, cold calls, and face-to-face meetings with businesses to generate new partnerships and employment opportunities for new program participants.
  • Meet with new program participants to determine their skill level and interests and identify appropriate job matches and potential opportunities for each individual.
  • Support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to realize, set, and meet their employment goals, assisting them in overcoming their personal barriers and engaging in respectful communications/conversations through person-first language.
  • Conduct a variety of assessments consistent with program and/or contract requirements, including vocational assessments with shadowing or observations, situational assessments, work try-outs, community observations, and mock interviews to assess job readiness, strengths, and interests.
  • Document all participant and employer contact, activities, and outcomes in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, including in case management and/or other electronic systems.
  • Serve as the liaison between employers, other businesses, employment training participants, and YAI staff to secure employment and vocational assessment opportunities, determine participants' interests and abilities, schedule employment-related activities, and assess participants for and/or coordinate work placements.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or its educational equivalent.
  • One (1) year of experience in a sales, marketing, or recruiting role performing duties such as networking, relationship building, securing leads, commitments, or enrollments; or in the I/DD field securing or coordinating services, conducting assessments, and/or making placements.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Ability to learn and comfort with electronic and data management systems, including Salesforce and Digital Agency.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, if required by caseload, including occasional evening and/or weekend hours and willingness to regularly travel across assigned region(s) to develop partnerships with businesses.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Two (2) years' experience assisting people with barriers to employment.
  • Work or life experience with individuals with I/DD.
  • Valid NY State Driver's License (for assignments in areas with limited public transportation).

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