Talent Development Specialist | $26.00 per hour - Full-time

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.

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Talent Development Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking individual who is passionate about guiding job seekers towards career success and self-sufficiency. The Talent Development Specialist will focus on individualized career assessments, detailed case management, and the coordination of supportive services. This position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to develop and maintain community resource contacts, and a commitment to achieving program goals. If you are innovative, detail-oriented, and have a passion for empowering individuals through career development, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our mission of changing lives by helping individuals achieve their career goals and build a better future.

Essential Responsibilities/Job Duties:

• Conduct individual assessment to provide career guidance and counseling to job seeker; with a focus on those who are WIOA eligible.
• Provide detailed case management for each customer to assist in preparation for employment that leads to self-sufficiency;
• Assist customers in maintaining eligibility for services by ensuring attendance at required training/activities and workshops and performing job searches;
• Authorize and coordinate supportive services such as childcare, transportation, etc., and track obligations of funds;
• Maintain existing contacts to community resources and develop new ones to further the goals of the program and resulting in success to customers;
• Provide labor market information to all customers;
• Ensure contract deliverables and individual goals are met;
• Outreach employers, agencies, non-profits and organizations to place eligible participants in a subsidized employment activity.
• Follow-up participant progress in subsidized employment activities, and submit payroll information.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports on progress of the NDW program, expenditures and participant's employment and support services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Preferred Associate's degree; required H.S. Diploma with at least one year of Sales/Customer Service experience required
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in an individual or group setting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Strong speaking and organizational/time management skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentially
• Must be detailed oriented and timely in meeting deadlines, goals and objectives
• Ability to address and solve customer inquiries and/or concerns
• Ability to conduct Workshops/Orientations

This is an hourly, full-time, in-office (not remote) position with a starting pay rate of$26.00 per hour.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of this role.

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.

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.