Employer Relations Specialist
Company: The WorkPlace
Location: New Haven
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Job Description:
EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by law.DescriptionJob Title: EMPLOYER
RELATIONS SPECIALIST: CT P2E PROGRAM Department: Operations Reports
To: Program Manager - CT P2E Program Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade: PAY GRADE II $45,000 to $52,000
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JOB SUMMARY The Employer Relations Specialist will provide
guidance, counseling, support and other employment-related services
to Platform to Employment program participants. The position will
establish and maintain activities to develop and secure job
openings with local employers, market the program and coordinate
participant job placement activity with the P2E Program Career
Coach. The Employer Relations Specialist will establish
relationships with employers and businesses, promoting the services
provided by the program. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following:
- Identify employment opportunities and supervise program
participants with the job search process, including job matching,
job fairs, networking and other related employment workshops.
- Research, recruit and secure available employment opportunities
with businesses promoting the services available through the
Platform to Employment CT program.
- Provide follow-up services to participants that have completed
training services maintaining their connection to the program until
they have achieved their job placement.
- Represent The Workplace at events including chamber activities,
job fairs and business expositions. Coordinate and host job fairs,
employer recruitment, on/off site visits with employers to
establish relationships and identify and develop job opportunities
for participants.
- Maintain participant records to include eligibility documents,
assessment forms, referral logs and other documents as
required.
- Assist participants with interviews preparation prior to all
interviews to maximize the chance for successful outcomes.
- Research job market and employment trends and stay connected to
the local American Job Center.
- Other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for own work and not required to direct or supervise
other personnel but may occasionally instruct or show another
employee how to perform the work. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this
job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Certified Professional R--sum-- Writer preferred or willingness
to obtain this credential
- Knowledge of ETO, and Dropbox preferred
- Comfortable making outgoing phone calls to business and
organizations EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree or
equivalent from a four-year college. At least one year of related
experience. Sales experience desirable. COMPUTER SKILLS The ability
to understand more advanced computer skills and be proficient in
the advanced knowledge of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access. OTHER Funding for this position is from a
federal and/or state source and may require proof of vaccination or
weekly testing.FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-TimeEXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT:
Non-ExemptLOCATION: CT, New HavenPI207717208
Keywords: The WorkPlace, New Haven , Employer Relations Specialist, Other , New Haven, Connecticut
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