Career Placement Specialist

Reporting to the Director of Galt Professional Services, Galt’s Career Placement Specialist is essential to serving Galt’s Mission to provide, promote, and expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. This position identifies, connects, and develops relationships with community partners; assesses and coaches candidates for employment opportunities; matches candidates with client employers; and ensures the Associates’ success while on assignment. This is a fully remote position, except when travel is required as described in the essential duties.

ABOUT US:

Galt is an entity self-charged with bringing people with disabilities productively into the national workforce fabric. With a non-profit’s heart and clear business sense, we bring thoughtful disability employment expertise to companies and agencies around the country. Whether it’s serving diversity needs, meeting ADA requirements, or supplying job-matched workers who offer authentic value, we are the ones to call. This is our mission, and we pursue it every day with energy and passion.

We are dedicated to providing, promoting and expanding employment for people with disabilities. We truly believe in this and accomplish it through our staffing services. We believe in a diverse and inclusive employment community, because it leads to self-sufficiency, builds character and decreases reliance on tax-supported programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Identify and nurture community partner relationships, building trust in Galt as we continue the candidates through a new career journey.
• Administer and interpret candidate assessments to provide custom coaching while matching with suitable employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure that the associate’s needs and accommodations are met in the workplace.
• Provide ongoing support and coaching to associates while on assignment.
• Conduct periodic check-ins with associates and client representative to ensure a positive working relationship throughout assignment.
• Develop and deliver presentations outlining Galt Professional Services’ offerings for both community partners and potential clients.
• Travel for job fairs, events/conferences, client site tours, and community partner or client meetings (approximately 25% or less).
• Strong understanding of the nonprofit and community partnership ecosystem, particularly organizations focused on workforce development for individuals with disabilities and other overlooked talent. Ability to navigate how these organizations collaborate and support shared employment goals
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required education and experience: 
  • A Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent related experience
  • At least 2 years in staffing, human resources, or talent acquisition
  • At least 2 years in relationship development utilizing multiple channels of prospecting. (Phone, email, social media, etc.)
  • Ability to travel within an assigned territory; must have access to a reliable motor vehicle with a satisfactory driving record
• Required technical qualifications:
  • Intermediate MS365 computer skills
  • Bullhorn software experience is an asset
• Required behavioral qualifications:
  • Professional and pleasant style in interacting with external and internal stakeholders
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management, organization, and follow-through skills
  • Strong alignment with Galt values
  • Ability to prioritize to produce results in a fast-paced, dynamic, and fully remote environment
  • Ability to thrive both independently and in a team environment while working remotely
  • Results-driven with strong problem-solving abilities focused on meeting prescribed metrics
  • Active listening skills, compassion, and desire to help others 
  • Advanced ability to analyze and interpret data to gain insights and provide solutions
  • Ability to handle confidential data
  • Detail-oriented, accuracy

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:

Ability to navigate and use common office equipment and technology, including laptop, printer, and other workplace tools.

Operate a computer and perform work on a computer for extended periods of time. 

Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Ability to move in and around office setting, client and community partner locations as well as event centers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Remote office environment. Ability to work remotely and willingness to work on-site when required. This role uses standard office equipment.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified candidates with disabilities to support the performance of essential job functions. Please contact Human Resources for more information.

Galt Professional Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications for employment from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. If you need reasonable accommodation to apply for any position, please let us know. All employment decisions, practices, and procedures are carried out without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, political ideology, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other applicable legally protected status. This policy applies to all personnel activities, including employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.