Business Services Specialist Job Listing at Eckerd Connects in Joplin, MO (Job ID 10452)

Description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a differencein the lives of others.  

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits: 

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Hourly Rate: $17.00 to $20.83

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with businesses to obtain and develop industry knowledge in an effort to avert future layoffs or business downsizing
• Initiate on-site contact with employers and employee representatives to assist employers with development of business solution/plan to minimize impact to current workforce due to potential business downsizing.  
• Communicate with and provide updates to partner agencies as needed/required to plan and report on Rapid Response activities. 
• Develop, plan and coordinate informational and employee workshops. 
• Conduct rapid response orientations to advise dislocated workers about available training and employment resources and labor market information. Interview applicants to obtain work related information.
•  Distribute and collect completed surveys to assist with determination of future employment and training needs of displaced employees.   
• Serve as liaison with other agencies, service organizations, private enterprise, etc. regarding employment and training services. 
• Communicate with local economic development agencies and partner agencies regarding job development, business expansion, and retention activities. 

Qualifications

• Related Bachelor's Degree (social services, counseling, business), from an accredited College or University preferred.
• 3+ years relevant work experience.  Past experience working with the Public and Private Sectors.  
• Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.  

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Workforce Programs:

Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers.  Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities.  We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.

Our Program Location:

Eckerd Connects | Workforce Development 

730 South Wall Avenue I Joplin, MO, 64801

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Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org.  Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.