Diversified Services Network Inc. is seeking a Business Solutions Consultant to work on a long-term project. This will serve Marion County and will be based out of the Marion County West office.
Summary:
Transforming jobseekers into better job candidates and connecting them to the labor market through skill-enhancement, skill verification, and quality referral.
- Conducts searches for suitable job openings for clients, comparing client qualifications with employer's requirements
- Develops a wide variety of job opportunities for candidates
- Establishes and maintains active and frequent contact employers
- Develops and maintains detailed knowledge of the local labor market
- Establishes rapport with area businesses; maintains on-going relationships with businesses
- Works with businesses to identify job openings, alternative work activities, and training initiatives
- Assists employers in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants
- Maintains a current listing of local job opportunities
- Keeps project staff apprised of local business needs and job placement opportunities
- Works with case management staff to facilitate job placements
- Enlists cooperation of community and business leaders to help increase awareness of available workforce services in the community
- Maintains follow-up contact with employers to determine satisfaction with services and plan for quality improvement
- Arranges for employers to speak to candidates about employment and employer expectations
- Sets up job fairs and employer hiring events. Flexible to occasionally work outside of normal business hours for events and/or to meet deadlines
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications/Education
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college or 2 years’ work experience in business-to-business partnership building, marketing, customer service, staffing or recruiting
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates strong customer service skills
- Strong presentation skills with public speaking and partnership building
- Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources
- Demonstrated knowledge of labor market trends
- Friendly, professional demeanor
- Staffing experience preferred
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Ability to work well in teams and independently
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Valid Driver's License in good standing and proof of current automobile insurance required
Travel requirements: Frequent
*Hourly rate: $20.19
