Employment Consultant

4 weeks ago

Markham, Canada Job Skills Full time

**Employment Consultant**

**Full-time Opportunity**

**York Region**

**Who we are**: Job Skills offers employment solutions connecting the skills of job seekers with the needs of employers to create a more vibrant community.

**What we need**: Results-driven individuals who:

- Are inspired by helping people achieve their employment goals
- Have demonstrated experience in Career Counselling/Career Development Theory, Individual Counselling/Assessment Skills, Information/Resources, Consultation/Case Management, Diverse Populations, Ethical/Legal Issues, Research/Evaluation and Technology.
- Have demonstrated experience in Communication, Building Trust, Information Monitoring, Managing Work, Planning and Organizing, and Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills. (Facilitation experience is considered an asset)
- Have well-developed interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills
- Have intermediate proficiency in MS Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Have knowledge of community agencies, services, resources and employers within the community
- Facilitation skills are considered an asset
- Experience working with multi-barrier youth considered an asset
- Have a valid Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

**What you will do**: The Employment Consultant supports the activities of the Job Skills Employment Programs and Services activities by:

- Interviewing all clients to obtain employment history, educational background, and career goals, among other information, by using the Common Assessment Tool (CAT), which identifies client Stream A, B, and C
- Using the Initial Assessment (IA), identifying barriers to employment and assisting clients in developing job readiness skills and job search strategies through an Employment Action Plan (EAP)
- Achieving individual targets towards overall team outcomes
- Assessing the need for additional assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or further vocational training and making appropriate referrals
- Liaising with job development services, facilitation team, resources and information team, government departments, and other social, employment, and community agencies on mutual clients as needed to facilitate clients' progress
- Participating in delivering outreach and marketing activities within the community; including job fairs, community and employment agencies, and performing outreach to clients and employers
- Following up with clients at appropriate intervals to work towards progress and record outcomes
- Using the Motivation Interviewing (MI) counselling approach when working with the most vulnerable clients
- Ensuring all client notes and data entry is completed with accuracy and within a timely manner
- Delivering high-quality service as outlined in Job Skills’ customer service standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Minimum education requirement is a Post-secondary education, preferably in Career Development, Employment Counseling, or Social Service and/or related experience
- 2-4 years’ experience in the Social Service sector

COMPETENCIES:

- Effective Communication/Listening Skills
- Fostering Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Multi-tasking Abilities
- Coaching
- Client Service Orientation

**What you will get**: In addition to the satisfaction gained from helping people reach their goals, Job Skills offers a competitive _salary and benefits package_

Job Skills is a forward-thinking, not-for-profit, charitable organization that is constantly developing or implementing new programs to help individuals achieve economic independence. In doing so, we aim to contribute to the economic and social viability of our community. We are ethical, Client-focused, performance-oriented and believe in the personal growth of our staff, our community and our clients.

As an _Employment Consultant_ with Job Skills,you will work for a high-performing organization that is dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving their employment goals. In this role, you will utilize your unique combination of skills and experience in counselling and networking to help clients find and maintain meaningful employment.

**Please reply in confidence by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2023**

**JOB SKILLS Hiring Committee**

**Job Reference Number: MES071807**

**14-130 Davis Drive, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 2N1**

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Microsoft Word: 1 year (required)
- Microsoft Outlook: 1 year (required)
- Social Service: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-04

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