Employment Specialist Emp-u23-28

1 month ago


Toronto, Canada Springboard Full time

**ABOUT US**

**Springboard's mission** is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community. Springboard’s program areas include community justice, employment, developmental services, youth justice, Weed out The Risk and The Community Learning HUB.

**WHO WE ARE**

**People are at the centre of everything we do. **We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction. We also actively promote work/life balance and mental health supports. We foster communication across the agency, from our Town Halls to our quarterly Springboard orientations. We are a learning organization and our people have the opportunity to provide feedback into all areas of the organization.

We have an active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and of course, social and team-building opportunities. Springboard offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, permanent staff and, for all permanent positions, a savings plan that helps support our people in all aspects of their lives.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

**Job Class**:Union
**Department**:Employment Services -Youth Job Connection
**Location**: 3195 Sheppard Ave E, Toronto ON (Scarborough)
**Status**: Full-time, Contract (ending March 31, 2024)
**Pay Rate**:$48,693.57 per annum
**Vacancy Number**: EMP-U23-04

**Available**: Immediately

Our Employment Specialist is an integral role in our Employment Essentials Programs and will work with individuals18 and over to provide a holistic approach of support in to enable them to achieve their potential and gain meaningful employment while making positive impacts in communities.

**WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE**

**Case Management/Coordination** - Daily point of contact for client to establish relationship and determine skill development needs to create action plan to identify next steps that may include employment development and career planning

**Workshop Facilitation - **Autonomy to develop, facilitate and evaluate group and/orindividual workshops for individuals and groups in such areas as: career exploration, job search techniques, employability skills, resume writing, interview techniques, cover letter writing and essential/life skills.

**Community Outreach/Committee Membership **- Develop meaningful relationships with community partners to establish mutually beneficial opportunities and resources for clients

**Administrative Support - **Maintain accurate records of client information in electronic system and provide period statistical and financial reportsces through networking, advocating and educating them on program / client needs.

**WHO YOU ARE**

**Education/Experience**
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in the social service field
- Two (2) years of related work experience in employment case management, employment counselling for and needs assessment of at risk youth and adults; facilitating and evaluating workshops in employability skills, career exploration and life skills; and the use of the results for assessment and placement purposes.

**Skills/Abilities**
- Demonstrated skills in: case management, intake, needs and risk assessment, appropriate referrals
- Communicate in a clear and concise manner
- Exercise discretion and handle confidential information appropriately
- Plan, organize and prioritize work in a fast paced environment in order to meet tight deadlines and deliver results according to program guidelines
- Autonomy to work well with mínimal supervision
- Effective crisis intervention skills in diffusing confrontational situations and ability to deal with people tactfully and courteously.

**Nice to Have’s**
- Ability to communicate in French, verbally and in written form
- Certified in Personality Dimensions
- Certified in Soft Skills

**Vaccination Policy**

Springboard Services continues to follow Ministry and Public Health Guidance and all our employees are expected and required to continue to comply with applicable health and safety measures and compliance with established workplace access controls (e.g. screening), wearing a mask or face covering, using provided PPE, maintaining appropriate physical distancing and self-monitoring of potential COVID-19 symptoms.

**APPLY**

Thank you for your interest in working with Springboard.

Completion of satisfactory, professional references, background checks, and proof of education are requirements of employment.
- We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Applications are encouraged from those who reflect the diversity of our community and we will



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