Employment Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada MetroWorks Employment Association Full time

About MetroWorks

Since 1978, MetroWorks has helped thousands of people overcome obstacles and realize their employment and educational goals. From its beginnings as a pioneer in community based economic development MetroWorks has continued to evolve and remain relevant to the needs of our community.

Position summary

Direct service provisions
- In conjunction with project staff, meet with youth virtually or in person to discuss employment goals and identify potential employers in their community.
- Connect with community based employers to facilitate employment placements. Ensure employers have information regarding incentive programs and expectations.
- Connect with Youth on a regular basis to provide feedback and discuss progress
- Assist youth with orienting to the workplace/specific duties and responsibilities; provide support to the youth during the transition to employment to assist in reaching the maximum level of employment capacity; act as liaison between the employer and youth if required; provide assistance and support to ensure the youth have every opportunity for success.
- Meet with youth and employers to assist with the development of natural supports.
- Assist youth who have difficulty marketing themselves to employers, connect with employers. Research and identify companies, industries, and growth sectors that are hiring to access job postings and uncover hidden job market opportunities.
- Keep accurate records and have these records available for review as required
- Use the word purple in your cover letter.

Key attributes
- Good knowledge of community organizations, service providers, and referral agencies
- Ability to match job seekers skills to job requirements and use a strengths-based approach to job matching
- Good understanding of workplace culture and employer expectations
- Good understanding of employment maintenance issues impacting a clients’ ability to sustain employment
- Working knowledge of the full spectrum of pre and post-employment supports
- Good understanding of the unique differences of diverse job seekers, ability to assess job readiness.
- Ability to utilize various strategies and incentives to develop and maintain employer relationships.
- Adherence to inclusionary practice, ethical decision making, and respect for diversity.
- Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques.
- Good understanding of Youth Learning Principles. Understanding of program evaluation concepts.
- Understanding of DCS (ESIA) policies and supports

**Qualifications**:
University degree and related work experience required.

Valid drivers license, access to a reliable vehicle and clean criminal record check required.

Demonstrated commitment to working with youth.

Certified Career Development Practitioner designation considered an asset.

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$50,050.00 per year

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