Business Services Consultant at Career Team in Plano, TX

Summary: Career TEAM is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. The Business Services Consultant will focus on providing expert consulting services to businesses, assisting them in navigating workforce solutions and maximizing their hiring and retention strategies. Responsibilities: - Establish and maintain professional business relationships with local businesses and organizations through consistent outreach to develop job orders, employment arrangements, or Work based learning Opportunities - Plan and execute recruiting and hiring events for employers across industries and diverse job seekers using in-person and virtual platforms - Collaborate closely with Community and Business partners to plan and execute recruiting events - Deliver presentations to employers and program participants about employment opportunities and labor market information via in-person and virtual platforms - Assist in implementing new Business Services programs and services with employers - Negotiate and develop transitional and permanent job opportunities agreements with businesses for On-the-Job Training, Subsidized Work Experience, Transitional Jobs, and other programs as needed - Interact with employers to create job orders and fill job vacancies - Respond to and resolve local business needs through available resources - Conduct employer follow-up to assess service quality and quantity of referrals - Work with Center Manager and program staff to match job seekers to work-based learning opportunities - Develop workplace talent through internships, enforcing employer expectations - Provide career planning and advisement services to assist with job placement, advancement, and retention - Assist with placing participants in unsubsidized employment successfully - Assist in tracking program participants for successful participation and report on job placements and new employer partnerships - Review individual employment/placement plans, identify barriers, and refer customers to appropriate resources - Approach each day and task with a 'ZAG' mindset - Other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor, which are consistent with the responsibilities of your position and the evolving needs of the business Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field or previous experience in business consulting, workforce development, or a similar role - Strong understanding of workforce solutions, job placement strategies, and employer engagement practices - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with businesses - Proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations to improve business outcomes - Familiarity with labor market trends, employment laws, and regulations affecting businesses - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software for managing client relationships - Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment - Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - Commitment to delivering high-quality consulting services and achieving client satisfaction - Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs - Strong relationship building skills with the ability to gather information and provide exceptional solutions that exceed expectations is critical - Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with strong listening and problem-solving skills - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively as part of a team - A Valid Driver's License Preferred Qualifications: - Bilingual or Multilingual - Strong multitasking abilities and proactive approach to tasks - Training in Trauma Informed Care, evidence-based practice, and/or whole family services Required Skills: Workforce Solutions, Job Placement Strategies, Employer Engagement Practices, Labor Market Trends, Employment Laws, Microsoft Office Suite, CRM Software, Business Consulting, Workforce Development, Bilingual or Multilingual, Trauma Informed Care Benefits: Medical Benefits, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Benefits, 401k (90 days after employment), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays