Career Coach & Job Placement Advocate

Dynamic Workforce Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic Workforce Solutions in Chicago, IL seeks a Career Coach (Non-exempt) to build local talent pipelines by connecting job seekers with open positions, planning program services, and referring qualified candidates to opportunities, with a strong emphasis on customer-centered support.

You will interview employers to assess needs, help businesses recruit top applicants, develop individualized employment plans, document interactions in well-written case notes, and ensure compliance with program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services, Human Resources, Communications, Business, or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum of two years' experience in staffing, recruiting, or workforce development with at least one year experience working with computer systems for data entry and data review.
• Previous workforce experience and/or case management experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with verbal and written communication skills and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of employment and recruiting practices; ability to assess customer employability skills and gaps.

Responsibilities

• Makes appropriate connections for job seekers to open positions resulting in employment.
• Help businesses recruit the best applicants for their jobs.
• Interview customers to assess service needs.
• Aid customers in developing, evaluating, and initiating plans to enhance employment skills.
• Provide career advisement through development of individual employment plans and referrals to jobs or training programs.

Skills

Extreme customer service

Learning orientation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Technical capacity

Recruiting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Job description

Dynamic Workforce Solutions in Chicago, IL seeks a Career Coach (Non-exempt) to build local talent pipelines by connecting job seekers with open positions, planning program services, and referring qualified candidates to opportunities, with a strong emphasis on customer-centered support.

You will interview employers to assess needs, help businesses recruit top applicants, develop individualized employment plans, document interactions in well-written case notes, and ensure compliance with program