Company Description

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.

Job Description

• Working with secondary schools and people with a disability.
• Supports individuals placed in SEPs, OJTs or direct placements by American Job Center (AJC) staff
• Provides frequent supportive follow-up and monitoring of participants’ new employment to assure seamless transition and/or provide support and facilitate access and engagement to appropriate resources (for barriers outside the purview of AJC)
• Meets with site supervisors and employers to conduct mid-point and exit participant and worksite evaluations
• Reports updates to SEP Coordinator and assigned JSC using CT Hires case notes and upload all documents, progress reports, etc.
• Identifies additional interventions, supports, and resources to ensure SEP success
• Supports participants transition to unsubsidized employment or back to the JSC for job search assistance and other AJC services upon conclusion of SEP
• Demonstrates understanding of target employment sector and career pathways for customers
• Knowledgeable of outside resources, programs, and other services for customers
• Provides motivational support to customers during the job search process
• Helps identify new community resources to assist job seekers with barriers
• Works with community partners to identify resources and develop MOUs outlining referral process
• Identifies and coordinates with local partners around appropriate resources and acts as a liaison navigator to support participant access/engagement

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations and ability to work across all levels of management and staff
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel
• Extensive standing, sitting, computer, phone, and deskwork required primarily in a defined office environment with specified hours, although flexible hours may be required
• Travel when necessary

Additional Information

Pay rate: $28.02

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.