Community Partner Coord-WeCARE (925536) - Equus Workforce Solutions : Job Details

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Company DescriptionWe 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.

Company DescriptionWe 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

• Meet with community organizations to learn about their missions and share information about our mission and goals
• Maintain current knowledge of state and local guidelines and regulations
• Act as liaison between various departments to meet client needs and securing MOUs with existing and new organizations that can provide on-the-job training to our participants
• Conduct searches for suitable job openings and trainings for clients, comparing client qualifications with employer's requirements
• assigning clients to approved community service sites
• Monitoring client engagement at a community service site and/or tracking attendance
• Collaborating with Employment Coaches to assist with managing a caseload of clients assigned to community service/work experience activities
• Establish rapport with area businesses; maintain on-going relationships with businesses
• Works with businesses to identify job openings, alternative work activities, and training initiatives
• Coordinate job fairs and employer hiring events
• Enlist cooperation of community and business leaders to help increase awareness of available services in the community
• Communicate with other departments and management to develop strategy and solutions
• Represent WeCARE services to the community, host roundtables and monthly community-based organization meetings

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources.
• Ability to work well in teams and independently
• 2-3 years of experience in business, sales or training
• Bachelor's degree in business, education, human resources, liberal arts or related area, or equivalent experience in similar role or with participant population

Additional InformationPay $23.77Equus 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.At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelAssociate

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionBusiness Development
• IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting

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