Employment Navigator, Youth

3 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada Reception House Full time

**About**

Reception House Waterloo Region is a non-profit organization, that supports government-assisted refugees successfully transition to a new life in Waterloo region. Our mission is to provide quality settlement, integration and support services by delivering comprehensive and holistic programs that help refugees integrate and become established in their new community. At Reception House, we are passionate about the work that we do and the people we help. We strive to always have a positive impact on our community and support newcomers to Canada in all aspects of their new lives.

**What **you’ll** do**:

- Conduct Employment Needs Assessment to identify clients’ skills, knowledge, competencies, and interests.
- In collaboration with the clients, develop individualized employment plan/pathway to support them in achieving their employment or career goals.
- Work collaboratively with case managers to promote the benefits of employment and create awareness about opportunities for youth.
- Educate clients about their employment rights and encouraging them to enter the workforce in Canada.
- Connect clients with employment opportunities and provide the necessary support to ensure the clients’ successful integration into the workplace including reviewing pay cheques and pay stubs, explaining taxes, etc.
- Attend employment-related events and develop collaborative relationships with employers for the purpose of securing employment opportunities for clients.
- Regularly update the database, keeping updated reports on services delivered, collecting feedback, offering recommendations on program activities and providing ongoing updates to the program manager.

**What **you**’ll** need**:

- Minimum one year of experience in social service work, particularly working with children and youth.
- Knowledge of the local labor market, employment options for youth and employment-related resources in the community.
- Experience speaking in front of others in a teaching or training environment an asset.
- Knowledge of employment legislation and labour laws.
- Commitment to refugee and immigrant rights and issues.
- Post-secondary education in social sciences, settlement work, or related field an asset.
- Knowledge of additional community resources is an asset.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to create presentations and resources.
- Adapt innovative and positive approach to tasks and duties to meet organizational needs.
- Empathetic and strong Intercultural communication skills
- Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Initiative and pro-active approach to tasks

**Working conditions**:

- Working at a desk in a stationary position.
- Willing and able to travel in the community as needed.

**Pay Range**:

- $20.00 -$25.82/hour

**Benefits**:
At Reception House, we truly value our employees and the incredible work that they do. Some benefits we provide include;
- Employee Assistance Program
- Staff appreciation events
- Wellness Wednesdays
- Professional development opportunities
- On site parking

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