What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at DSSI, Inc.?
DSSI is hiring Employment Specialist to work with a leading social services company in the Escondido area.
This role focuses on connecting with business in the community to help support individuals find employment opportunities.
This role is 80-90% Remote!
Details:
- Workdays: Monday-Friday
- Work Hours: 8am-5pm
- Pay Rate: $26
Duties:
- Conducts searches for suitable job openings for clients, comparing client qualifications with employer’s requirements.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating all social media platforms, creating promotional internal videos.
- 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.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college or 2 years work experience in business-to-business sales, marketing, customer service, staffing or recruiting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledgeable withing social media platforms such as, LinkedIn and Facebook, etc.
- Ability to create internal promotional videos using animation visual communication platforms, and using a webhosting site.
- Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
- Strong presentation skills with public speaking or outside sales experience.
- Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources.
- Demonstrated knowledge of labor market trends.
- Friendly, professional demeanor.
- Sales or 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).
- Ability to work well in teams and independently. Valid Driver’s License in good standing and proof of current automobile insurance required
This is a great opportunity to work with a company that is helping our local community. Apply today and our team will contact you for a phone interview!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Escondido, CA 92025
Salary : $26