Employment Specialist-Job Developer

1 week ago


St Thomas, Ontario, Canada Employment Services Elgin Full time

Would you like to work at a dedicated organization that offers great benefits and flexibility? We offer a comprehensive benefit plan, company managed wellness benefit, and a group RRSP plan.

The Position:

We are seeking a motivated, adaptable and compassionate Employment Specialist/Job Developer to join our team. In this role, the successful candidate will play a pivotal part in the career development of individuals facing barriers to employment. The primary responsibilities include conducting client intake assessments, collaboratively developing employment action plans, and employing motivational interviewing techniques to identify and address clients' unique employment needs.

  • Professional Communication:
  • Communicate professionally with clients, co-workers, and community partners through in-person meetings and various virtual
  • Client Interviews and Assessments:
  • Interview clients to gather employment history and educational
  • Conduct skills assessments and evaluations to determine interests, aptitudes, and abilities and motivation, reliability, and
  • Employment Action Plans:
  • Assist clients with resume writing, job searching, and interview
  • Create and execute employment action plans with
  • Provide instruction on current job searching best practices, resources, and
  • Job Placement, Job Coaching, and Retention:
  • Market services to employers and cultivate partnerships to elicit employment opportunities for
  • Provide job coaching and problem-solving support with the goal of job retention for
  • Help client articulate their concerns, achievements, and commitment to the
  • Identify any skill gaps that may be contributing to job vulnerability for
  • If performance is an issue, work with the client and employer to establish a clear performance improvement plan.
  • Administrative:
  • Maintain detailed records of client/employer interactions in client data management system and
  • Prepare and maintain necessary documentation contract
  • Effectively use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and other various computer
  • Perform other duties as necessary and

Working Conditions:

  • Traveling to community partner sites, other offices, or employer
  • Intermittent physical activity, including walking, standing, sitting, and

Other:

  • Verification of full vaccination for COVID-19.

Compensation:

  • Hourly rate of $22.95 – $28.23 for 35 hours per week
  • Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefit plan
  • Group RRSP plan
  • 3 weeks vacation to start
Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Post Secondary Education in Social Services, Human Resources, or equivalent work
  • Career Development Practitioner designation or equivalent or working towards (preferred)
  • Proven experience in employment services, job development, or related roles (preferred)
  • Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please notify Tina Swaenepoel by phone extension 261 so that we can have the appropriate accommodation in place for the interview.

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