Placement Specialist

Job Title: Placement Specialist (Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury, Hartford locations)

Department: Operations

Reports To: Program Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade: $45,000 to $50,000

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JOB SUMMARY

The Placement Specialist will provide guidance, counseling, support, and other employment-related services to 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. The Placement Specialist will establish relationships with employers and businesses, promoting the services provided by the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1. Identify employment opportunities and supervise program participants with the job search process, including job matching, job fairs, networking, and other related employment workshops.
2. Research, recruit, and secure available employment opportunities with businesses promoting the services available through the program.
3. Provide follow-up services to participants that have completed training services maintaining their connection to the program until they have achieved their job placement.
4. Represent The WorkPlace at events including chamber activities, job fairs, and business expositions.
5. Coordinate and host job fairs, employer recruitment, on/off-site visits with employers to establish relationships and identify and develop job opportunities for participants.
6. Maintain participant records including eligibility documents, assessment forms, referral logs, and other documents as required.
7. Assist participants with interview preparation prior to all interviews to maximize the chance for successful outcomes.
8. Research job market and employment trends and stay connected to the local American Job Center.
9. 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 Résumé Writer preferred or willing to obtain this credential

• Knowledge of databases/case management systems
• Comfortable making outgoing phone calls to businesses and organizations

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college. At least one year of related experience.

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, and Access.

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