Employment Specialist

4 weeks ago


ChathamKent, Canada Goodwill Industries Ontario Great Lakes Full time

Goodwill Platform: Workforce Development

Job Location: Chatham, ON

Position Type: Full time

**Salary**: $45,000 - $45,900

Application Deadline: March 12th, 2024

**Employment Specialist**
Goodwill is hiring, join our growing organization today We are looking for people just like YOU

If you have a passion for helping people, making a difference in your community, and the environment, come join Goodwill We are a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to improving the lives of others through our mission of WORK.

We welcome all backgrounds, knowledge, abilities, and perspectives. We welcome newcomers to the region to apply. Grow your career, skills and reach your full potential.

**About Us**

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is a leading non-profit organization committed to changing lives and communities through the power of WORK. Ready to work or not, a job at Goodwill is a path to work readiness. Our organization strives to create a workplace which is welcoming and respectful to all where every employee and member feels valued and supported.

**Mission**:
Changing Lives and communities through the power of WORK.

**Vision**:
Everyone is working and thriving in sustainable communities.

**Values**:
Inclusion: Embracing all people equally

**C**ompassion: Serving with heart

**A**spiring Workforce: Together changing lives through the power of WORK

**R**espect: Embracing diversity, upholding all people with dignity and trust

**E**mpathy: Ability to walk in each other’s shoes

**Why You Will Love Goodwill**:
Competitive Compensation Package includes:

- Benefits (dental/health) available for full-time and some part-time positions (based on hours worked).
- Registered Pension Plan opportunity for various roles.
- Special employee sale days and discounts.

Exciting career training and coaching:

- Equitable access to skills training & coaching, scholarships, and educational credentials.

Supportive Life and Work Opportunities:

- Personal and professional development support with Life Coach & Employee Assistance Program.
- Work-life balance (we provide flexibility in scheduling your shifts)
- Building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live.

We have an amazing team and workplace:

- Employer of choice across Southwestern Ontario who meets the Federal Government’s 50/30 challenge for diversity in leadership.
- Commitment to accessibility and mobility (various walking devices and wheelchair accessible work locations).
- Mission-driven organization committed to the Power of Work.
- Environmentally committed to meeting our goal of zero waste on planet earth.
- Respectful, fun, and supportive team and leadership.
- Accredited through CARF International.

***What You Will Do**:

- Function effectively in a performance based, time limited service.
- Ability to self monitor performance outcomes to achieve goals is key.
- Work in collaboration with job seekers to develop realistic and client centered return to work action plans.
- Using the Assessment Component of Employment Counselling process, assist clients in developing an employment action plan process within current guidelines and time lines.
- Maintain accurate and up to date evidence of employment counselling in electronic and paper file system.

**What We Are Looking For**:

- Effective leadership characteristics - humility, empathy, courage - to inspire and enact change.
- Exceptional listening skills and high emotional intelligence, respecting differences between various ethnic groups and gender in the workplace.
- Diploma or degree in related field (Human Resources, Counselling, Social Services, Psychology) or demonstrated success in previous work history.
- Enthusiasm: excited to work with other people and teams.
- Flexibility: able to work at various times, including days, evenings, and weekends.
- Communication: effectively speaking with and listening to team members and customers to create a positive workplace.
- Problem-solving: finding solutions to problems, being accurate..


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