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The Employment Services Specialist initiates and develops relationships with employers and community organizations to increase awareness and connect participants to job opportunities in the clean energy sector. The Specialist connects with businesses in Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson, and Ogle Counties and provides both subsidized employment and direct hire options. The Specialist will also mentor/partner program staff in employment services service delivery.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Community & Participant Partnerships

• Creates awareness and partnerships with employers through pro-active outreach to businesses in the region.
• Cultivates relationships that result in work-based learning contracts, training projects, and employment opportunities for participants.
• Creates appropriate matches with candidates and employers to ensure successful employment outcomes.

Communication

• Actively works with employers to understand their needs and develop participant skills to meet their staffing needs in the clean energy sector.
• Communicates effectively with employers, partners, and business team members to ensure employer needs are met effectively.
• Maintains employer contact regularly and documents appropriately in required data systems.

Position Expertise

• Attend and participate in conferences and workshops as they relate to job duties.
• Stay current with community employment needs and related skills required for employment.
• Mentors staff at partner agencies to provide effective employer services.

Administrative

• Coordinate, develop and assist with assigned services, records, reports and program development.

The above list of responsibilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Basic Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related preferred.
• 2-4 years of related employment services or human services work required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High customer service focus.
• Functional use of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

At Goodwill, diversity, equity, and inclusion is who we are and it’s at the core of what we do. That is why we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are excited that you are interested in working with us. We encourage you to apply for any position that you feel best aligns with your background and experiences. Regardless of ability, background, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, and faith, we commit to providing each applicant a hiring experience that allows you to bring your authentic self to the table.

If you need an alternative method to applying for this position, please contact Goodwill's Human Resource Department at DEI@goodwillni.org.