Talent Development Specialist

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high‑growth, high‑demand industries. Our committed and well‑trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector‑focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Responsibilities

• Build a professional one‑on‑one working relationship with clients to aid in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment, including assessment, individualized attention and coordination.
• Provide consistent and comprehensive case management and follow‑up.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is completed and received.
• Maintain organized database of clients and keep detailed documentation of all contacts with clients.
• Ensure participants follow through with planned activities as outlined in contract with funding agency.
• Provide individualized assessments of work and referrals to appropriate community or social service agencies when needed.
• Accurately complete required documentation for eligibility and participation purposes.
• Document all participant contacts and activities in case notes and ensure that post‑placement contracts are made as required by specific contract.
• Create solutions to participant attendance problems.
• Manage the programmatic offerings of the Center’s job preparation workshops to ensure a business‑driven curriculum, high‑quality presentation, satisfactory participation rate, clear messaging of next steps, and a tangible output.
• Work collaboratively with the business services team to identify available jobs, required qualifications, and the workshops and training that best prepare jobseekers for those positions.
• Participate in activities including training, capacity building, and professional development.
• Work with leadership to identify operational challenges and design and implement process improvements.
• Provide operational support and coverage as needed.
• Provide operations support for all compliance‑driven standards.
• May be assigned other tasks and duties reasonably related to job responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing contract requirements and evolving business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace applications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and maintain accurate documentation of client interactions and site visits.
• Excellent telephone, computer, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to succeed in dynamic environments involving multiple stakeholders, changing priorities, and diverse objectives.
• Broad understanding of career pathways, occupational trends, and workforce development opportunities.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, healthcare, communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Minimum two years of experience in career advising and workforce development, workshop facilitation, curriculum development, public speaking, or related areas is preferred.

Company Overview

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, networking programs, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of others. Equus is strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly, and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic.