Youth Job Specialist

3 weeks ago

Scarborough, Canada YMCA of Greater Toronto Full time

Salary Rate: $41,750 - Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package

Location: Scarborough Tapscott YMCA Employment and Immigrant Services

Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Employment Type: Contract Full Time Salaried (11 months)
- Number of Vacancies: 1Anticipated Start Date: April 08, 2024

Deadline to Apply: April 05, 2024 at 5:00 pm

**Be the Spark** Join our Employment and Community team, where you will personally be a part of making our community a better place to live

The Youth Job Specialist provides a range of assessment and counselling services in order to determine member’ eligibility and employment needs, as well as extensive sales and marketing strategies to attract employers to utilize the program. The Youth Job Specialist works as part of program delivery within a fast-paced employment centre offering multiple program opportunities for youth members.

**In this role, you will**:

- Conduct youth case-management including needs and risk assessment, contracting, implementation and follow-up as it pertains to employment/vocational goals and other needs. Identify and assess youths’ need for job coaching.
- Actively recruit employers and seek out job placement opportunities, including identifying and contacting new prospective employers in industries/labour markets that members have identified as an area of interest. Develop and monitor training plan and agreements with member and employer. Act as a liaison between youth and employer
- Facilitate, develop and evaluate individual training with regards to pre-employment and job maintenance issues
- Provide one to one coaching and motivation. Assist in identifying barriers to employment. Counsel members on proper résumé and job search technique. Assist members in the use of computers and other tools to conduct information searches. Assist members in the development of appropriate work habits, behaviours and attitudes for the workplace.
- Complete case note documentation and handle confidential data; ensure quality audit measures are achieved in accordance with the YMCA and funder’s standards.
- Conduct ongoing outreach to employers and community resources
- Advocate on behalf of the youth to community employers, services and programs that will move them closer to their employment goals and provide co-ordinated service. Consult with team members and community partners to find employment opportunities, and monitor progress in the work environment. Participate in outreach events/ activities through collaboration and relationship development with community partners.
- Ensure self-management of program targets related to the employment program delivery and funder expectations; complete and maintain youth's files as per funder and YMCA quality standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**You bring**:

- University Degree preferred or College Diploma in Careers Planning, Employment Counselling, Social/Community Work, Social Services, Human Resources and/or related field
- Minimum of two years related experience including counselling, sales/marketing, file management, recruitment and job coaching. Other Career Testing Certificates an asset, e.g. Level B: Life Skills
- Access to a motor vehicle is required for this position, as extensive travel within the Region is required
- Superior presentation and written communication skills
- Able to provide excellent service delivery
- Knowledge of community resources, familiarity with the labour market as well as apprenticeship and training opportunities
- Well developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
- Able to visualize, understand and articulate YMCA outcomes
- Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends

**What you need to succeed**:

- Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
- Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

**Why work for the YMCA?**

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

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