Eligibility & Outreach specialist

• The Outreach Street Team is responsible for establishing and cultivating relationships with participants employers and community agencies to achieve project enrollment goals.
• Develop relationships with community organizations educational facilities and social service agencies to encourage enrollment in workforce center programs.
• Conduct outreach presentations as needed with a wide range of audiences including high school students parents educators older adults transitioning job seekers at halfway houses etc.
• Identify develop and implement strategic outreach and recruitment opportunities to ensure proper quantity and quality of talent is available to meet employer needs.
• Appropriately connect career seekers to open positions resulting in Additionally connect career seekers to opportunities for training and development and other career center services to increase opportunities for employment.
• Assist in all aspects of talent acquisition for local businesses including screening and assessing candidates for technical and soft skills to assess suitability and fit for assigned positions.
• Contact participants and/or employers on a regular basis to verify and document placement/retention in employment.
• Establish and maintain knowledge of community and participate in community events and other activities including collaborative recruitment strategies with community partners. This may require a weekend and evening work schedule.
• Assist individuals with understanding and completing program enrollment process.
• Conduct eligibility assessment
• Acquire and maintain knowledge of market research tools and the trends in the industry or sector to appropriately guide and direct career seekers to placement or education.
• Ensure that customer files and records are maintained in accordance with legal requirements and Company policies and procedures.
• Utilize Extreme Customer Service behaviors in all interactions with internal and external customers.

Qualifications :

• Education: High school diploma or GED and 1-2 years of experience in a Workforce environment or coordination/planning experience
• AA or BA preferred
• Experience: Significant demonstrable experience in business-to-business marketing or work in a community-based organization
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with staff and leadership via presentations in person telephone written and oral
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to do public speaking and conduct training sessions
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required
• The ability to maintain confidentiality is a must
• Demonstrated ability to use various software programs (Microsoft Office) for correspondence reports statistical compilation analysis and database access
• Must be accustomed to working in a complex fast-paced and confidential work environment
• Ability to follow complex instructions prioritize tasks and effectively utilize resources to complete projects in a timely and accurate manner
• Superior attention to detail is a must

Additional Information :

Job Site: 550 South Gear Avenue Suite 35 West Burlington IA 52655

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time