Employment Consultant

**Duties**:

- Provides employment counselling services to job seekers including newcomers, persons with disabilities, seniors, indigenous, disadvantaged youth and adults.
- Ability to case manage 150+ client intakes per year, and assigned monthly job placement(s) outcome targets, conduct weekly and monthly follow up and monitors in the WCG - CaseFLO Integrated Employment Service system
- Conducts comprehensive intakes and employability assessments with clients using the Common Assessment Tool (CAT)
- Obtains and interprets the results of in-depth career and employment assessments and creates and supports client(s) through a personalized Employment Action Plan(s)
- Maintains accurate records and reports in accordance with funder requirements, tracking client progress, employment outcomes, and program impact.
- Meets and exceeds key performance indicators (KPIs), including job placements, retention rates, and service delivery targets set by funders.
- Conducts Employer Outreach to develop and secure employment opportunities for clients, where appropriate initiates a Brokered Incentive Agreement (s) (BIA).
- Keeps abreast of labour market trends and provides information to clients when conducting job search activities in person one on one and/or group sessions.
- Administers and records financial support(s) for clients and employers using CaseFLO and internal databases and processes.
- Assists clients to prepare and meet the objectives of the Better Jobs Ontario and other training Applications.
- Writes rationales for clients seeking Better Jobs Ontario, Job Creation and other training opportunities.
- Conducts 1 -3-6-12 monthly scheduled follows-up with clients, monitors and supports their progress and job retention to ensure their employment service plans are fulfilled.
- Provides one-on-one assistance in resume/cover letters/interview skills as required.
- Maintains up-to-date job search and social support information and resource materials to support clients and make appropriate referrals as required
- Maintains electronic case notes/rationales in databases such as CaseFLO and CIS and service entries throughout the client relationship
- Collaborate with Community Service Providers to foster relationships with these partners for intake and additional wholistic support services to address clients’ specific needs.
- Conducts client service surveys at various check points throughout the period the client is engaged in service.
- Facilitates structured employment related individual and group workshop utilizing various methods of engagement.
- Assists with job fairs, employer and special events, and other duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Social Services Worker Diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
- Completion of Career and Work Diploma or Social Services Diploma or diploma in Business Administration, Human Resource, or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience working with job seekers from diverse backgrounds including youth, indigenous groups, visible minorities, newcomers, internationally trained professional, apprentices and employers and the community.
- Ability to track client progress and manage program objectives according to funder guidelines.
- Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs), including job placements, retention rates, and service delivery targets set by funders and program targets.
- Excellent Customer Service Skills, with experience in serving high needs populations
- Self-motivated demonstrated ability to work independently with the ability to identify and solve problems and know the difference with the ability to motivate others.
- Experience in employment counselling, guidance and job placement with proven outcomes in serving multi-barriered clients.
- Experience working with WCG’s system (CaseFLO, MLITSD Case Management System (EOIS CaMS), an asset
- Demonstrated experience delivering virtual services using teams
- Must have strong case management and client employment action plan development skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of job creation programs, education and training programs and subsidized training programs.
- Knowledge of the current labour market and industry trends.
- Thorough knowledge of job search techniques, strategies, information and resources.
- Excellent communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
- Level B Certification in Career Assessment tools is considered an asset.
- Must be fully vaccinated or be exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption.
- Required to provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Police check. The VSS must have been completed within the past 6 months.
- Will be required to work onsite five (5) days a week

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**Location**:

- Brampton

**Duration of Position**:

- June 23, 2025 to March 31, 2026

**Starting Salary Range**:

- $58, 585 to $61, 421 p