Yjc, Job Placement Specialist

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada vpi inc. Full time

VPI is a Service Provider for Employment Ontario, which is funded by the Ontario Government to support jobseekers and employers. VPI has been delivering employment programs for more than 30 years. We are based in Mississauga and have 17 branches across Southern Ontario. Our organizational values rest on 4-pillars which are Ethics, Passion, Innovation, and Courage which support the desire and passion to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve.

VPI Employment Services embraces and encourages inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices and creating a work environment that encourages and supports our team members to be their authentic selves.

We are seeking out individuals who have the passion and drive to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve. Providing exceptional client experience; creating an environment where clients feel safe, heard, supported, and see progression with skill development, and life stabilization support, leading to sustainable employment and career development.

We are looking for a **Permanent Full-time**, **YJC Job Placement Specialist** for our **Etobicoke **branch.

**Key Job Functions**
- Creates, updates and case manages the client service plan in real-time
- Collects client direct deposit and relays the information to HR and designated Placement Coordinator to facilitate efficient payment of stipend payments on a weekly basis.
- Assists clients obtain meaningful employment through one-on-one job coaching with the client including resume critique, mock interviews and referrals to pre-employment services.
- Assesses a client’s motivation through motivational interviewing during the intake and assessment as well as job development orientation meeting.
- Ensures intake of suitable and eligible youth into the program as per Youth Job Connection guidelines set out by MLTSD.
- Supports clients through independent job search activities by monitoring weekly collection of job logs.
- Advocates for and promotes clients’ skillsets to employers through effective sales and marketing techniques, while ensuring fit for both the employer and client to support positive employment outcomes.
- Makes appropriate referrals for youth to services within the community that will increase employability: health, mental health, education, training, legal, hosing, family services, income supports etc.
- Tracks, monitors and achieves individual targets, as mandated by the MLTSD and the Supervisor, Job Development, pertaining to placements, job matching and placement incentives (JMPI), participant suitability criteria, placements and employer incentives and personal support expenditures.
- Keeps current with prevailing labour market conditions as well as new developments within local and regional labor markets to support service coordination and job development.
- Strengthens new and existing employer relationships through placement and training agreement negotiations.
- Monitors and supports placement through site visits and follow-up activity as per the Placement Monitoring schedule.
- Maintains involvement in the local community, by organizing and attending events such as hiring and job fairs, employer panels, and networking groups.
- Works with the Business Development Unit to identify needs in the branch for targeted and structured employer events and outreach.
- Consistently support the achievement of all branch targets.
- Responsible for Employer Incentive and client employment and training supports budget expenditure.
- Other duties pertaining to the position, as required.

**Skills & Abilities**
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening Skills
- Rapport Building
- Time Management/Multi-tasking skills
- Organizational Skills
- Information gathering skills.
- Comfortable with technology, ever-improving processes, and efficiencies.
- Possess integrity and a strong work ethic.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Self-confidence/Resilience
- Judgement/Decision making.
- Ability to build lasting professional relationships with employers and job seekers.
- Self-motivated, good work ethic and habits, and strong interpersonal skills
- Customer Services
- Initiative
- Communication
- Outgoing and enjoy getting to know other businesses and how their needs and our services can align that bring mutual value.
- Comfortable managing targets.

**Other Requirements**
- A vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance

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While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by the Human Resources team._

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