Job Details

BakerRipley team members impact the lives of more than 500 000 people every year through our community development work, which has inspired and supported our Neighbors for more than a century.

We believe our neighborhoods are bridges to opportunity, that people can transform communities, and that everyone has something to contribute.

Our unique backgrounds and experiences help us deliver innovative support to uplift our Neighbors. As one of the largest nonprofits in Texas, our success is fueled by our Mission: Connecting Neighbors and communities to resources, education, and opportunity.

Position Overview

The Business Consultant's role is to foster relationships between the workforce development program and local employers. Staff, whether at central or at career offices, will act as Workforce Solutions' sales force arm, marketing services to area employers and ensuring that services we promise to an employer are delivered. This position focuses on creating and maintaining partnerships with businesses to facilitate employment opportunities for job seekers. The representative serves as a bridge between job seekers and employers, ensuring a seamless connection between workforce resources and the needs of the business community.

Key Responsibilities

• Customized Recruitment Strategies: Collaborate with employers to design and implement customized recruitment strategies that align with their hiring needs. Provide guidance on job descriptions, qualifications, and skill requirements.
• Job Matching: Analyze the skills and qualifications of job seekers to match them with suitable job openings offered by employers. Provide insights to both job seekers and employers to enhance the quality of matches.
• Job Fairs and Hiring Events: Organize, promote, and participate in job fairs, hiring events, and networking sessions to connect employers directly with potential candidates.
• Workforce Training: Collaborate with employers to identify training needs and facilitate partnerships with training providers to offer relevant skill development programs.
• Labor Market Insights: Stay informed about local labor market trends, industry growth, and workforce demands to inform employer engagement strategies.
• Follow-Up and Feedback: Maintain ongoing communication with employers to gather feedback on the effectiveness of placements and to address any concerns or challenges.
• Employer Services Promotion: Educate employers about the range of services offered by the workforce development program, such as tax incentives, on-the-job training programs, and supportive services.
• Data Collection and Reporting: Collect and maintain accurate data on employer engagements, placements, and outcomes. Generate regular reports to track the success of employer engagement efforts.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with the job development team, case managers, and career advisors to ensure a seamless transition for job seekers from initial engagement to successful employment.
• Community Networking: Represent the workforce development program at community events, business meetings, and forums to enhance the program's visibility and credibility.
• Data Integrity and Documentation:
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date information is entered into the WorkInTexas.com database for both employers and candidates.
• Maintain detailed records of employer interactions, services provided, and outcomes achieved.
• Driving a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction across all levels of the organization.
• Promotes the use of the full range of Texas workforce system services and facilities.
• Identifies the specific employment needs of individual employers, and provides the appropriate solutions available through the Texas workforce system.
• Provides recruitment and placement assistance.
• Obtains and maintains current information from local employers concerning the following:
  • Labor needs
  • Employment and training opportunities
  • Other information to use in providing services to employers and job seekers
• Other duties as assigned.