Employment Specialist

2 weeks ago

Guelph, Canada Lutherwood- Employment Services Full time

LUTHERWOOD IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERYONE EXPERIENCES MENTAL WELLNESS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT, A PLACE TO CALL HOME, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING.

To better serve the diversity of our community, Lutherwood is committed to embedding anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices, and perspectives into the fabric of our organization. We have implemented mandatory antiracism training, we are actively building safe spaces to host brave conversations for learning, and we are fostering a culture of belonging for all, but especially BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, historically and presently marginalized individuals and communities.

**There is one Full-time contract Employment Specialist position available, starting on February 26, 2024, working 37.5 hours per week.**

**Your role**:

- Assesses individuals to determine their employment barriers, strengths and interests.
- Assists clients in exploring employment and career options, develops employment action plans, and assists clients to secure and maintain employment and/or pursue education or vocational training.
- Works as part of the wider employment services team to identify job leads and support sustainable, meaningful employment options for clients.
- Prospects and recruits employers and employment opportunities, matching clients with appropriate employers.
- Promotes clients to the employer community, identifying job leads and tapping into the hidden job market.
- Provides individualized coaching to clients to support on-the-job learning and job retention.
- Supports clients to maintain positive employment relationships.
- Manages individual allocation of participant supports and monitors employer incentive expenditures.
- Coordinates case management functions to ensure the client’s successful transition into the labour market.
- Facilitates job search and employment preparation workshops as required.

**your talents and experience**:

- Degree or diploma in social sciences, business or education, and minimum of 1 year related experience in employment counselling or employment placement.
- Holds or is working towards a Career Development Practitioner designation, or equivalent.
- Strong commitment to customer service is essential; previous experience working in a community based, not-for-profit environment advantageous.
- Required to perform well in a fast paced, ever evolving and results oriented environment.
- Strong communication, customer service and organizational skills are essential.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and Employment Standards Act an asset. Must have the ability and confidence to generate new and maintain existing, business contacts.
- Outside sales, marketing, and cold calling experience is an asset.
- An understanding of occupational health and safety legislation is an asset.
- Some evening work will be required.
- Weekend work may be required.
- The role is hybrid and requires being in office multiple times a week.
- Working knowledge of MS Office and various social media platforms.
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are essential for this position.

**What's in it for you?**

Rate of Pay:
**Job Band G (hourly wages): Min - $25.85, Mid - $27.99, Max - $31.59**
- Eligible to participate in Group RRSP and TFSA plans.
- Voluntary eligibility for Pension after 2 years
- 3 weeks Paid vacation (accumulated bi-weekly) + 15 hours of personal time per year
- Paid Sick time (accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours.
- Access to our Employee and Family Assistant Program (no cost).
- Discounted GRT passes through membership with TravelWise.

Lutherwood requires all employees to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check prior to commencing employment. We require certain positions to obtain a Medical Certification.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $25.85-$31.59 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guelph, ON

Application deadline: 2024-02-12
Expected start date: 2024-02-26

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