Employment Unit Supervisor

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Milwaukee, WI, USA
In-Office
33-34 Hourly
Mid level
HR Tech • Information Technology • Professional Services • Social Impact
The Role
Supervises employment services staff and coordinates workforce development programs, including transitional jobs, vocational training, work experience sites, direct-hire placements, and job-readiness workshops. Builds employer partnerships, monitors staff productivity and participant outcomes, ensures compliance with W-2 policies and reporting requirements, and provides coaching and performance feedback. Supports collaboration, continuous improvement, and strategic planning to improve employment outcomes for participating families.
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Company Description

At APM, we live our values of iCARE – Integrity, Customer focus, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence – in everything we do. We are a purpose-driven organisation where procurement decisions directly impact the people and communities we serve.

In the US, our services span rehabilitation, employment, allied health, and community support. What we procure—from clinical supplies and assistive technologies to professional services and digital platforms—enables our teams to deliver life-changing outcomes every day.

Joining APM means being part of a global team that values impact and inclusion. You’ll work in a environment where your expertise will help shape a procurement function that is not only commercially strong but socially meaningful.

    Job Description

    The Employment Unit Supervisor leads a team of employment services professionals—including Business Services Consultants, TEMP staff, Child Support Liaisons, and online Workshop Facilitators—to coordinate workforce programs that connect W-2 families to employment and training opportunities. This role oversees work experience site development, direct hire placements, and job skills/vocational training initiatives to enhance participant employability and long-term success.

    • Supervise employment services staff and ensure alignment with W-2 program goals and performance standards.
    • Coordinate workforce development programs including TEMP, Transitional Jobs, and vocational training initiatives.
    • Oversee development and maintenance of work experience sites and employer partnerships.
    • Facilitate direct hire placements and job readiness workshops to support participant employment outcomes.
    • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to expand access to employment and training resources.
    • Monitor program performance, staff productivity, and participant outcomes.
    • Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to employment services staff.
    • Ensure compliance with W-2 policies, workforce program regulations, and reporting requirements.
    • Support continuous improvement efforts and contribute to strategic planning for employment services.

    Qualifications

    Required

    • Associate’s degree in Workforce Development, Human Services, or related field.
    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in employment services, workforce development, or program supervision.
    • Strong leadership and team management skills.
    • Knowledge of local labor market trends and employer engagement strategies.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and workforce tracking systems.

    Preferred

    • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
    • Experience with W-2, TEMP, or other employment-focused public assistance programs.
    • Familiarity with vocational training providers and job placement strategies.
    • Bilingual (Spanish or Hmong) a plus.

    Additional Information

     

     

    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 and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

    At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.

    Skills Required

    • Associate's degree in Workforce Development, Human Services, or a related field
    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in employment services, workforce development, or program supervision
    • Strong leadership and team management skills
    • Knowledge of local labor market trends and employer engagement strategies
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and workforce tracking systems
    • Bachelor's degree in a related field
    • Experience with W-2, TEMP, or other employment-focused public assistance programs
    • Familiarity with vocational training providers and job placement strategies
    • Bilingual Spanish or Hmong language skills
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    The Company
    HQ: Louisville, KY
    3,500 Employees
    Year Founded: 1974

    What We Do

    Equus Workforce Solutions is a comprehensive provider of workforce development services in North America, helping job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers, while also working to advance economies and help communities thrive.

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