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Business Employment Services Representative

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Serv

Detroit, MIFull-timePosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Location
Detroit, MI
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Serv is hiring a Business Employment Services Representative. The Business Employment Services Representative develops work sites and matches program participants to those sites, utilizing specialized knowledge of placement and job development techniques. This role involves building relationships with employers, recruiting new businesses, and marketing program services. The representative also assists program participants with job-seeking skills and provides support to employers regarding employment practices and cultural awareness.

Key focus areas include Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential employers, Recruit new employers each month, and Conduct employer visits daily/weekly to market program services and recruit new job openings.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Business Administration, and 2+ Years Sales Experience. Important skills include Placement And Job Development Techniques, Develop And Maintain Employer Relationships, Recruit New Employers, Conduct Employer Visits, Market Program Services, and Maintain Employer Files And Documentation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Placement and Job Development TechniquesDevelop and Maintain Employer RelationshipsRecruit New EmployersConduct Employer VisitsMarket Program ServicesMaintain Employer Files and DocumentationDevelop Job OpportunitiesAssist With Job Seeking SkillsRefer Program Participants to EmployersAssist With Employer Screening ProcessDirect Transportation of Program ParticipantsProvide Information on Employment PracticesOrganize Job FairsTranslation ServicesCultural Awareness EducationAssist Employers in Resolving ConflictsAddress Program Participant or Staff ConcernsOperate Standard Office EquipmentAdvanced Employment and Training TechniquesIntermediate Labor Market DemandsIntermediate Labor LawsMicrosoft OfficeAnalyze Job OpportunitiesPartner With Functional AreasFacilitate MeetingsInfluence, Motivate and Persuade OthersInterpret and Apply PoliciesOrganize, Manage, and Track Multiple TasksCommunicate Effectively OrallyCommunicate Effectively in WritingWork IndependentlyWork Collaboratively Within a TeamHandle Stressful SituationsProvide High Level Customer ServiceEstablish and Maintain Effective Working Relationships

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED EquivalentBusiness Administration or Related Field2 Years Sales Experience2 Years Business Development Experience2 Years Community Engagement Experience2 Years Mental Health Setting ExperienceAssociate DegreeNon-Profit Setting Experience

Full job description

Business Employment Services Representative

Department: Workforce Development

Location: Detroit, MI

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Job Title: Business Employment Services Representative

Job Status: Full-time

Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Business Employment Services Representative uses specialized knowledge of placement and job development techniques, along with skills obtained through experience and/or formal training to develop work sites and match program participants to those sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential employers

  • Recruit new employers each month

  • Conduct employer visits daily/weekly to market program services and recruit new job openings

  • Maintain employer file and documentation regarding the employer and current and past job openings

  • Develop job opportunities for special need program participants as well as community service opportunities for other components of the program

  • Assist program participants to develop effective job seeking skills, including completing applications, writing resumes, practicing job interviewing techniques and other related skills

  • Refer program participants to potential employers and solicit feedback on status

  • Assist with employer screening process when requested

  • Direct transportation of program participants to employers

  • Provide employers with information and other perspectives on employment practices, wage scales, tax incentive programs and government funded training options

  • Organize job fairs

  • Provide translation services as needed

  • Provide cultural awareness education to employers who hire immigrants

  • Assist employers in resolving conflicts and/or tensions as needed

  • Address program participant or staff concerns and complaints

  • Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications

  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

  • Advanced concepts, principles and practices of effective employment and training techniques

  • Intermediate concepts, principles and practices of labor market demands and labor laws

Skill in:

  • Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

  • Analyze job opportunities to program participant knowledge, skills, and abilities to ensure meet minimum qualifications

  • Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives

  • Facilitate meetings and ensure that all viewpoints, ideas, and problems are addressed

  • Incite enthusiasm; influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes

  • Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate

  • Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment

  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

  • Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

  • Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum Degree Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent

  • Associate degree preferred

  • Required Disciplines:

  • Business Administration or related field

and

  • At least 2 years of experience in sales, business development, community engagement, or a mental health setting (based on assigned functional area) preferably in a non-profit setting or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: None

Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Local travel may be required

Working Environment: Climate controlled office

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