Placement Specialist (925693)

Develops a wide variety of job opportunities for customersEstablishes and maintains active and frequent contact with local community organizations and employersDevelops and maintains detailed knowledge of the local labor market Establishes rapport with area businessesWorks with businesses to identify job openings, alternative work activities, and training initiativesAssists employers in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants that include postings in the system Maintains a current listing of local job opportunitiesKeeps project staff apprised of local business needs and job placement opportunities Works with case management staff to facilitate job placementsPerforms follow-up of graduates from training, Opportunity Center Readiness, and other related training Maintains follow-up contact with employers to determine satisfaction with services and plan for quality improvementConduct information session for continued and active employer engagementRefer job seekers to quality matched job vacancies via all systems and other employment sourcesConduct follow-up with job seekers via phone contact, email, letter and schedule appointments Maintain this follow up in all systems, Google Docs,  Manage and coordinate on-site recruiting eventsDevelop and provide accurate reporting Conduct group orientation and workshops for participants and provide a positive introduction to the job search and readiness programMaintain an active readily available job ready pool of candidatesEffectively manage industry sector assignmentsOther related assignments