About the position
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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 confidentiality.
- Must be detail-oriented and timely in meeting deadlines, goals and objectives.
- Ability to address and solve customer inquiries and/or concerns.
- Ability to conduct Workshops/Orientations.
Benefits
- Extensive learning opportunities and networking programs.
