Employment Specialist
2 weeks ago
OUR VISION: communities where all children, youth, adults and families experience mental wellness, financial stability, and a safe place to live.
To better serve the diverse needs of our community, Lutherwood is committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-oppressive environment where leaders, staff, clients, residents, and community members are represented across the agency. Representation, celebration and allyship for all ethnicities, races, sexual/gender identities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and beliefs, are valued at Lutherwood.
**There is one full-time permanent Employment Specialist (Cambridge) position available starting February 6, 2023, 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.
- 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?**
**Job Band G (hourly wages): Min - $25.59, Mid - $27.71, Max - $31.28**
- Eligible for Lutherwood's Benefits plan after 3 months of employment
- Elibigle for Lutherwood's Pension plan after 6 months of employment
- Voluntary Group RRSP and TFSA options available
- 3 weeks of 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 Assistance 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, Permanent
**Salary**: $25.59-$31.28 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 2023-01-20
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