Talent Development Specialist

Equus Workforce Solutions; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions in Kenosha, WI is seeking a career advisement professional to support job seekers through assessments, referrals, and case management. You will document activities, track progress, and help participants meet contract requirements with funding agencies.

The role requires at least two years in career advisement, strong communication skills, and a bachelor’s degree in education, social services, or communications.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require.
• Two years of experience in career advisement and development, workshop facilitation, developing workforce curriculum, public speaking and content development.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts.
• Demonstrated telephone, computer and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to thrive in environments with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build a professional one-on-one relationship with clients to aid in employment.
• Provide consistent case management and follow-up.
• Ensure documentation is completed and received.
• Maintain organized database of clients and documentation of contacts.
• Provide assessments of work and referrals to services when needed.
• Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, social services, or communications

Tools

MS Office

Google Docs

Job description

Company Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

• Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with clients to aid in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment. This includes assessment, individualized attention and coordination
• Provide consistent and comprehensive case management and follow-up
• Ensure appropriate documentation is completed and received
• Maintain organized database of clients and keep detailed documentation of all contacts with clients - Ensure participants follow through with planned activities as outlined in contract with funding agency
• Provide individualized assessments of work, provide referrals to appropriate community service or social service agencies when needed
• Accurately complete required documentation for eligibility and participation purposes
• Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes and ensure that post-placement contracts are made as required by specific contract
• Create solutions to participant attendance problems
• Manage the programmatic offerings of the Centers job preparation workshops to ensure a business-driven curriculum, a high quality of presentation, a satisfactory participation rate, clear messaging of next steps, and a tangible output
• Work collaboratively with the business services team to identify which jobs are available, what qualifications are needed, and which workshops and training can best prepare jobseekers for these positions
• Participate in activities including training, capacity building, and professional development - Work with leadership to identify operational challenges and to design and implement process improvements
• Provide operational support and coverage as needed
• Provide operations support for all compliance driven standards
• May be assigned other tasks and duties reasonably related to their job responsibilities

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain flexibility as needs of contract or contractor require
• A working knowledge of MS Office and Google docs
• Two years of experience in career advisement and development, workshop facilitation, developing workforce curriculum, public speaking and content development
• Ability to prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts
• Demonstrated telephone, computer and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to thrive in environments with multiple stakeholders, frequent change, and diverse objectives
• Professional understanding of a vast array of occupations and career paths, ideally including those in the healthcare field
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education, social services, healthcare and/or communications
• Customer service experience required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

APM, including Equus Workforce Solutions, Ross Innovative Employment Solutions, Dynamic Workforce Solutions, DESI, AGELIC, and Grant Associates, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

APM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or selection process, please contact [e-mail].