Employment Counsellor, Youth Employment Programs
3 days ago
360°kids has been a leader in the delivery of innovative support services for over 30 years as we work to improve the lives of homeless and at-risk youth and families in York Region. We are a vitally important community agency serving all of York Region. At 360°kids, we provide a unique continuum of care approach with a range of programs and services that are essential to the health and well-being of youth and that are proven strategies for helping to keep youth off the streets by providing safe housing options.
The Employment Counselor (STEP) at 360˚kids provides one on one support to youth whom self-identify with Mental Health barriers to employment. The position’s primary focus is 1) youth integration into employment and job coaching to support sustainment in the job and 2) Mental Health awareness and support for employers specific to leading staff with Mental Health. The Employment Counselor (STEP) promotes the 360˚kids STEP program to employers and the community, bringing awareness to the benefits of mentoring youth to attaining their goals; researches and cold calls employers to obtain job leads and community information; and builds relationships creating access for youth to employment while ensuring successful job matching and participant needs are met.
**Specific responsibilities include**:
- Marketing, outreach, and promotion of program to employers and community.
- Research and cold calling to obtain job leads and community information.
- Relationship building and assessment of youth to ensure successful job matching.
- Counsel youth with developing employment/employability skills including but not limited to: attending first shifts, checking in daily or as needed, creating coping strategy plans with youth/employer
- Work alongside Employment Counsellor(s), Job Developer(s) and Program Facilitator(s) to ensure job opportunities reflect youth needs, abilities, employment goals, and overall suitability.
- Assist in implementing programming and employer database. Update and maintain records/activities and case notes.
- Collaborate with the team in building an employer education component specific to supporting mental health in the workplace
- Works with program and 360°kids’ staff to ensure program success while positively contributing to 360°kids as an organization.
- Other duties as required
**QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS REQUIRED**:
- Post-Secondary degree/diploma in a mental health/social services field of study (e.g. Addictions and Mental Health, Social Worker, Social Service Worker, Psychology) or the equivalent combination of education and experience working with youth
- Experience working with vulnerable or street involved youth/youth with mental health/addictions barriers
- Knowledge of the job market and the Employment Standards Act
- Counselling and case management experience in terms of life skills and behaviour management
- Exceptional relationship building skills, excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Assessment, intake, and case management skills
- Motivated, has a strong work ethic, empathetic, and must be able to work with a team
- Must possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to be adaptable with a flexible approach taking into consideration the unique qualities of each client
- Exceptional interpersonal skills that promote positive team building, negotiation and conflict resolution
- Working knowledge of York Region services, possesses a broad knowledge of community resources and the ability to strongly advocate for clients and professional referrals
- Current First Aid/CPR certification, current vulnerable sector screening (criminal background check), car and valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and $2 Million personal liability insurance.
What's in it for you?
Rewarding work with an opportunity to make a positive impact in a young person's life.
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary based on skills and experience. As an employer of choice, we reward our team with a total rewards package that includes:
- Extended health & dental.
- Long term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance.
- 3 weeks’ vacation/year on joining.
- 12 sick days a year.
- Birthday off with pay
- An environment that supports continuous learning.
- Opportunities for career growth.
- A positive staff culture that provides opportunities to connect with your coworkers such as our summer BBQs, holiday parties, and team-building events.
Upon joining 360°kids you'll be welcomed into a fun and collaborative environment where we truly value our employees and want to see them succeed.
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