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Talent Development Specialist

On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

Associate degree in a related field from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience. Relevant work experience in workforce development or related programs. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Strong customer service orientation. Knowledge of the communities served and an understanding of local needs and resources. Preferred: 1-3 years of experience in workforce development or related fields.

About the job

  • Oversee a diverse caseload of participants, providing personalized counseling and mentorship.
  • Evaluate participant competencies, work history, educational background, skills, and abilities, while identifying barriers to employment and facilitating effective solutions.
  • Conduct regular individual meetings with participants focused on job searching, education, job retention, and job readiness.
  • Compile a tailored overview of available services, collaborating with participants to develop a comprehensive employment plan that aligns with both short-term and long-term goals.
  • Maintain up-to-date information on local resources and employers to support participant needs.
  • Ensure accountability and attendance among participants, tracking and achieving employment retention goals.
  • Promptly notify relevant government agencies regarding any changes in a participant's employment status.
  • Schedule regular follow-ups with participants across various locations to assess job retention and advancement challenges.
  • Provide participants with information about training opportunities and job openings that can lead to career growth.
  • Take primary responsibility for guiding participants towards self-sufficiency, monitoring their progress throughout the program cycle, from referral to retention and advancement.
  • Organize and maintain accurate records of participant information in both electronic and physical formats, documenting the entire history of each participant, including issued supportive services.
  • Deliver case management focused on preparing clients for sustainable employment that leads to self-sufficiency.
  • Facilitate access to training, educational resources, and employment services, ensuring clients receive the appropriate level of case management.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, educational, and economic backgrounds in a classroom environment.
  • Coordinate individual instruction in a professional and orderly manner.
  • Enhance the job readiness scores of participants in workshops and ensure a steady flow of work-ready candidates for staff.
  • Introduce company tools and resources in the classroom, such as Resume-Pro, Company Academy, General Education Diploma Academy, Money-Skill, and Project Chief Executive Officer.
  • Ensure participants complete and submit assignments on schedule.
  • Conduct outreach to students who are disengaged from classroom activities, documenting all efforts in program systems.
  • Maintain participant assessments in the database and physical files.
  • Collaborate effectively with team members, business clients, and other staff.
  • Communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

About Equus Workforce Solutions

At Equus Workforce Solutions, we are dedicated to empowering job seekers and career changers in their journey towards sustainable employment in high-growth, high-demand industries. Our passionate and skilled workforce professionals provide comprehensive solutions through integrated career centers, sector-specific centers, and community partnerships.

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