Business Services Representative

The role

The Business Services Representative promotes job search participants to the employer community and liaises with employers to obtain job leads. This role includes identifying employer needs, coordinating interviews, and managing training opportunities. The position also assists in driving the Workforce on Wheels vehicle.

What you will do

• Identify, recruit, and engage new and existing employers throughout Ventura County
• Build and maintain employer relationships as a consistent point of contact
• Assess employer hiring needs, skills gaps, and training opportunities
• Develop employment opportunities aligned with participant qualifications
• Collaborate with Career Navigators to connect candidates with employers
• Facilitate interviews and follow up on hiring decisions
• Coordinate On-the-Job Training (OJT) agreements and monitor progress
• Identify and coordinate Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) and Transitional Jobs
• Plan and support job fairs and recruitment events
• Document interactions in CalJOBS and Career EDGE

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with training and experience to perform duties
• Experience in job placement in private or public agencies within the last four years
• Experience working with at-risk populations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employers and job seekers
• Familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse customer bases
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A valid driver’s license

Nice to have

• Associate’s degree or higher
• Bilingual: ability to speak and write Spanish
• Experience in public relations and in technical writing
• Experience in career services and recruiting
• Experience with training and coaching in a performance-based environment
• Working knowledge of WIOA, Choices, SNAP, NCP, and all applicable local workforce service programs
• Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Personal/vacation time

Before you apply

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check including criminal, prior employment and education verification

About the company

Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization founded in 1996. It uses technology and high-touch services to drive outcomes for job seekers.