Employment Specialist

1 week ago


St Thomas, Canada Employment Solutions Full time

Our team at Employment Solutions currently has openings for One Full time **Employment Specialist/Job Developer** to work in the St. Thomas/Elgin county area

You must live in Elgin county/ St. Thomas, ON or be willing to travel/relocate to Elgin county/ St. Thomas for this position.

Travelling to Oxford County bi-weekly.

Provide comprehensive service to employers with an understanding that fulfills their hiring needs, as well as to individuals with disabilities to facilitate meaningful paid employment and community participation. This includes the active development and coaching of paid employment opportunities.

**Responsibilities**:

- Actively conduct marketing and outreach activities with new employers to establish partnerships to develop competitive employment opportunities for our clients
- Develop and maintain long term recruitment relationships with employers by understanding their corporate culture, recruitment needs, and provision of excellent customer service
- Provide customized support for individuals in the job development phase by; customizing resumes, identifying and targeting employers, supporting self directed job search skills, and providing motivational support during the job search phase
- Match suitable individuals with employment opportunities and facilitate the interviewing and hiring process with employers
- Provide follow up support, job coaching and/or job maintenance to clients and employers to sustain a job placement
- Coordinate supports as required to address job accommodation and disability related issues
- Work collaboratively with other members of the Employment team to ensure the varying and comprehensive needs of our clients and employers are met
- Meet monthly statistical/reporting requirements and maintain client and employer data bases

**Qualifications**:

- Degree in Social Services and/or Career and Work counselling equivalent experience
- 2-5 years experience working with individuals and facilitating groups of people facing multiple barriers to employment and/or 2-5 years in related experience
- Must have reliable vehicle and have strong knowledge of the Middlesex/Elgin County areas and willing to travel within those areas
- Provide customized supports for individuals in the Job development stage by customizing resumes, cover letters, online job search, job search skills and provide motivational support during the job search phase and beyond.
- Possess a holistic knowledge of, or passion to learn about, physical disabilities and their functional implications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to facilitate oral presentations to employers and other community partners
- Strong self-management skills to work effectively with clients, employers, co-workers, and outside agencies
- Demonstrated computer proficiency working in an MS Office, Excel, Outlook and familiarity with databases
- Experience with social media (ie. linked-in, facebook) to connect with potential employers and individuals
- Knowledge of disability issues, labour market trends and job accommodations
- Effective interpersonal skills, with strong listening, collaboration and negotiation skills
- Proven planning/organization and time management skills

We offer a competitive salary, and a great working environment that takes into consideration a work-life balance. Employee benefits after 3 month probationary period.

Reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be provided during the recruitment process upon request and addressed confidentially. We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: From $25.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road



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