Business Services Consultant & Instructor

As a Business Services Consultant & Instructor, you will be integral in connecting job seekers with employment opportunities, thereby contributing to the growth and prosperity of our community. Your dual role will involve outreach to local businesses, job placement services, and classroom instruction designed to empower participants in their job search and career development.

Key Responsibilities:

Job Placement & Business Engagement:

• Conduct thorough searches for suitable job openings, aligning client qualifications with employer requirements.
• Develop a wide variety of job opportunities for candidates while maintaining an updated listing of local job openings.
• Establish and nurture relationships with employers to understand their workforce needs and promote available services.
• Assist employers in the recruitment process, including interviewing and hiring qualified applicants. Follow up with employers to determine satisfaction with services and plan for quality improvement.
• Maintain active contact with local businesses and keep project staff informed of job placement opportunities.
• Arranges for employers to speak to candidates about employment and employer expectations.
• Set up job fairs and employer hiring events.

Instruction & Training:

• Provide classroom instruction in computer literacy, job search techniques, life skills, money management, and job retention strategies.
• Assist program participants in learning basic math, reading, writing skills, vocabulary, and grammar; and to prepare for GED test
• Develop and prepare training materials, lesson plans, and individual participant assessments to track progress.
• Conduct job readiness and job search workshops to motivate participants and equip them with the skills necessary to secure employment.
• Use group participation activities to build self-esteem and enhance motivation among participants.

Counseling & Support:

• Offer individual tutoring and counseling related to vocational exploration, goal setting, and behavioral problem-solving.
• Collaborate with case management staff to facilitate job search and placement while maximizing client retention.
• Administer and interpret aptitude and proficiency tests according to prescribed procedures.

Continuous Improvement:

• Conduct needs assessments through formal and informal evaluations to identify areas for improvement in services.
• Engage with community and business leaders to increase awareness of workforce services and ensure responsiveness to local needs.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent work experience in business-to-business sales, marketing, customer service, staffing, or recruiting.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, professional demeanor.

• Familiarity with local communities, understanding their needs and resources.

• Demonstrated experience in teaching, training, or counseling, with the ability to create engaging instructional materials.

• Experience in customer service and an understanding of labor market trends.

• Bilingual candidates preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.