Full-time Contract Bilingual Employment Specialist

4 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada K-W YMCA Full time

**BILINGUAL EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST**

**FULL TIME** CONTRACT**

**START DATE: Immediate**

**LOCATION: Waterloo Region**

Are you enthusiastic and thrive in a fast paced environment? Detail oriented, creative and an excellent communicator? Do you have a passion for working in a multi-cultural environment supporting clients in securing and maintaining employment, education or vocational training? Do you enjoy supporting clients by assessing job placement and training programs through counselling and skill development Are you passionate about giving back to community, motivated by work that is truly meaningful and contributes to building a strong, vibrant, healthy, and inclusive community?

YMCA of Three Rivers is one of the community’s largest non-profit organizations. We are dedicated to the enrichment of our communities through the development of people and families. Through our work, we foster belonging and wellbeing, and dedicate ourselves to building a healthy and vibrant community every day.

**What you will do**
- Assess clients employment needs and identify barriers to employment by successfully obtaining the necessary information required to develop an employment service plan
- Provide assistance, counseling and information to clients on all aspects of employment search and career planning
- Manage client case files to successful completion to achieve employment service outcomes
- Maintain detailed case notes and follow-up with clients to determine further job search support steps
- Develop and deliver group sessions and/or workshops
- Participate in professional development and keep updated with labour market trends and information
- Provide presentations and information to community groups, schools and agencies and other organizations involved in providing community based programs
- Build and maintain relationships with the business community
- Actively participate in YMCA staff and network meetings
- Attend workshops, trainings, conferences and staff meetings as required
- Assume other duties as assigned

**What you will bring.**
- Completion of Community College diploma in Human Services or Business
- 2-3 years employment services experience
- Intermediate computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and Access
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in French
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required
- Ability to work in a virtual environment
- Acceptable Police Check for Vulnerable Sector
- Strong communication and problem solving skills
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate both internally and externally

**What you will gain.**

You will join a dynamic team and an organization that has massive impact across our community. You will be joining a local organization but you will also be part of a global movement. Your work will have impact and the community we all call home will be a little better every day because of you. You will also be eligible for a free YMCA membership, Training & Development opportunities and the employee assistance program.

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