Workforce Outreach Specialist
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Job DescriptionAbout DCSJoin us in transforming people's lives and their communities! Davis Consulting Solutions (DCS) is a one-of-a-kind business that engages in economic inclusion in order to assist in developing sustainable businesses, as well as, employment solutions. Right now, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Workforce Outreach Specialist.Are you passionate about connecting talented individuals with meaningful employment opportunities? Do you thrive on building relationships and creating strategic outreach initiatives? If so, we want you to be a part of our dynamic team at DCS. Apply today! Join the DCS Team that is Developing Careers for Success.Title: Workforce Outreach SpecialistReports to: Programs CoordinatorResponsibilities:As a Workforce Outreach Specialist, you have a unique opportunity through recruiting and employment services to place job seekers in positions with our clients such as the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). The ideal candidate is responsible for finding potential employees, highlighting their individual skills, and matching them for job placement as the lead for the Community2Work® program.We are looking for someone who has experience working with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants as well as new entrants to the workforce. The incumbent in this position will be able to recruit, track the progress of individuals, and follow reporting procedures impacting those who may have barriers to employment. Perfect for someone with attention to detail, a service mindset, excellent communication skills, and process-driven.Responsibilities:

• Source and reach out to talent and ensure they're a good fit for the company's clients and partners
• Support the DCS team members, client recruiters, community partners, consultants, and others regarding the information on participants fit for positions and feedback from the hiring manager(s) on their status, processes, and engagement activities
• Follow recruitment process and compliance systems and processes to ensure effective administration of the intake and placement process weekly for the clients being served
• Provide support as a DCS team member in conducting individual reviews, phone interviews, screenings, pre-qualification steps, and presentations
• Perform interview scheduling and meeting daily, weekly, and monthly quotas and deadlines
• Use applicant tracking systems, vendor spreadsheets, and systems to enter data related to prospective candidates
• Provide administrative support including job postings, letter generation, and in-bound/ out-bound phone calls to ensure participants move through the client's enrollment processes
• Scans and edits resumes accurately and efficiently, and ensure documents that they are entered and meet the quality standards to be processed with the clients
• Pre-screens candidates to determine the most qualified and promising candidates according to the minimum and preferred qualifications of the client(s)
• Conduct thorough and accurate weekly communication with DCS community partners; door-to-door outreach; job fairs; networking events and other outreach activities as required to ensure meeting success
• Delivers regular ongoing career coaching services which include but are not limited to comprehensive assessments, one-on-one coaching, cohort-based work readiness programs and services, and serving as an ambassador to represent the client(s) needs as necessary
• Uses personal computer workstations to input data accurately
• Communicate and correct documents and information that do not meet the quality standards of the client(s) receiving the information
• Conduct case management of candidates as necessary
• Collaborate on special projects
• Additional duties as assigned

RequirementsEssential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Associate or 4-year degree in Human Resources with 2-3 years experience in workforce development, career coaching, or providing direct social services preferred.
• A minimum of one year of human resources job recruitment experience.
• A minimum of six months of workforce development, outreach, or training program administration and/or customer service experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Exceptional listening skills.
• Good prioritization and time management skills.
• Detailed oriented with follow-through shown in the previous job.
• Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources.
• Public speaking experience.
• Ability to document client's progress in a timely & organized manner.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Proficient in Google Workspace and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google platform.

Davis Consulting Solutions (DCS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DCS does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services, and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.BenefitsBenefitsIn addition to meeting your passion for making a difference in people's lives and career advancement opportunities you may also be offered:

• Group Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Performance incentives
• Cell phone stipend
• Mileage reimbursement