Demo

Career Planner

Equus Workforce Solutions
Ottumwa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026
Company Description

About Us

The Dynamic Difference

We don’t just run programs. We build them around people. Our human-centered approach combines real corporate support, long-term leadership, and cutting-edge technology including AI interview tools, virtual reality career exploration, and real-time predictive analytics. Every solution is flexible, integrated, and designed to get results. Our leaders have been with us since day one. Our processes are built to improve. And our commitment to customers never wavers.

Who We Are

A National Leader in Workforce Solutions

We are a nationally and internationally respected leader in workforce training, consulting, management, and administrative services. From supporting job seekers facing barriers to employment, to building employer talent pipelines and delivering statewide training, we bring quality, accountability, and expertise to every program we touch.

Job Description

The Career Planner is responsible for providing employers with qualified candidates by developing local job seekers through planning, program services, and appropriate referrals.

Essential Job Functions

  • Makes appropriate connection for job seekers to open positions resulting in employment.
  • Help businesses recruit the best applicants for their jobs.
  • Interviews customers to assess service needs.
  • Aids customers in developing, evaluating, and effectively initiating and implementing plans to enhance employment skills.
  • Identify job seeker barriers and refer to appropriate resources.
  • Provide career advisement through development of individual employment plans, referrals to jobs, placement in training/educations programs and job placement or advancement.
  • Implements prescribed program-related procedures and accurate case management.
  • Provides ongoing case management and serves as a liaison between customers and service providers.
  • Documents all customer interactions through well-written case notes.
  • Acquires and maintains knowledge of market research tools and industry/sector trends to guide job seekers to appropriate placement or education.
  • Ensures that case files meet or exceed programmatic requirements.
  • Provides valued and timely service to both job seekers and employers.
  • Utilizes Extreme Customer Service behaviors in all interactions with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in social services, Human Resources, Communications, Business, or equivalent experience is required
  • Experience: Minimum of two years' experience in staffing, recruiting, or workforce development with at least one year's experience working with computer systems for data entry and data review required
  • Previous workforce experience and/or case management experience is preferred
  • Must possess demonstrated proficiency with verbal and written communication skills as well as demonstrated customer service skills and computer skills
  • Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of employment and recruiting practices; ability to effectively assess customer employability skills and gaps; ability to understand and apply program policy; knowledge of business practices and industry sectors; ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment; strong familiarity with regulatory entities and their laws, policies, and guidance; ability to effectively read and interpret written procedures; ability to prepare routine reports; ability to enter data into computerized system; ability to maintain files in compliance with programmatic guidelines; skills in dealing with customers using Extreme Customer Service

Additional Information

Job site: 15260 Truman Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Dynamic Workforce Solutions is committed to providing an environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. It is our policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity in employment for all persons.

Living Dynamic

We believe that every role matters and that every customer, both internal and external, should feel empowered to be the best that they can be. Dynamic Workforce Solutions is a place where passion meets purpose and results in excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At the core of our business is a commitment to creating a work environment where all employees have equal access to resources, professional growth, and opportunities. Our Four Cornerstones, paired with our dedication to Extreme Customer Service, guide our efforts to connect with and understand the needs of the communities we serve. We believe that the unique background and experiences within our team enhances our ability to serve our clients and strengthens our workforce. Attracting, developing, and retaining a workforce that reflects the people we serve is essential to our ongoing success.

DWFS/DESI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, reprisal, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Salary.com Estimation for Career Planner in Ottumwa, IA
$50,283 to $62,647
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Career Planner?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Career Planner career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$50,568 - $63,506
Income Estimation: 
$69,943 - $108,386
Income Estimation: 
$56,065 - $74,621
Income Estimation: 
$62,199 - $90,740
Income Estimation: 
$67,290 - $90,141
Income Estimation: 
$85,436 - $117,270
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Equus Workforce Solutions

  • Equus Workforce Solutions Augusta, ME
  • Company Description We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand indust... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Equus Workforce Solutions Omaha, NE
  • Company Description About Us The Dynamic Difference We don't just run programs. We build them around people. Our human-centered approach combines real corp... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Equus Workforce Solutions Omaha, NE
  • Company Description About Us The Dynamic Difference We don't just run programs. We build them around people. Our human-centered approach combines real corp... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Equus Workforce Solutions Omaha, NE
  • Company Description About Us The Dynamic Difference We don't just run programs. We build them around people. Our human-centered approach combines real corp... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Career Planner jobs in the Ottumwa, IA area that may be a better fit.

  • dwfs Ottumwa, IA
  • Job Title: Career Planner Reports to Project Director Position Classification: Non-exempt Primary Objectives of Position : The Career Planner is responsibl... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Planner's Tax & Accounting West Des Moines, IA
  • West Des Moines | Seasonal (tax season) Busy tax practice seeking an experienced seasonal tax preparer to prepare individual and small-business returns. Wh... more
  • 14 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!