Career Solutions & Employer Relations Specialist

Westhab Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Westhab Inc. is seeking a Job Developer based in Queens, NY, to establish and maintain employer relationships and identify job opportunities for program participants. A pre-employment vaccine proof is required.

Responsibilities include developing employer networks, conducting job fairs, delivering readiness workshops, and guiding participants through resumes, interviews, and job placement processes. A valid NYS driver's license and vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years’ experience in sales, job development, social service or employment and training programs working with disadvantaged adults.
• Must have valid NYS Driver’s License and car available for work.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains employer relationships in the community
• Assesses participants’ skill sets and experiences to seek appropriate job opportunities
• Participates in outreach and recruitment activities by coordinating and attending job fairs
• Delivers job readiness-training workshops to program participants, simulating workplace environment
• Instruct participants in job seeking, application procedures, resume writing, interview preparation, and job retention skills
• Provides job search/career information workshops and presentations to participants/residents
• Arranges interviews and provides participants with Labor Market information
• Monitors participant performance on the job and counsels participants when performance is not satisfactory
• Refers qualified participants to employers and conducts necessary follow-up after placement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Two years’ experience in sales, job development, social service or employment and training programs working with disadvantaged adults

Job description

Westhab Inc. is seeking a Job Developer based in Queens, NY, to establish and maintain employer relationships and identify job opportunities for program participants. A pre-employment vaccine proof is required.

Responsibilities include developing employer networks, conducting job fairs, delivering readiness workshops, and guiding participants through resumes, interviews, and job placement processes. A valid NYS driver's license and vehicle are required.