Employment Specialist/job Coach

Our Employment specialist will work to develop and monitor Employment Action Plans. They will conduct assessments of individuals’ employability dimensions to determine suitability for services and make appropriate referrals both internally and externally to community services to support successful Service Plan completion and gain and retain employment. The Employment Specialist will assist clients in achieving employment goals by providing individual employment counselling.

Responsibilities: (include but not limited to)
- Interview clients to obtain employment history educational background and career goals. Assess their employment related needs, Identify barriers to employment and assist clients to develop job readiness skills and job search strategies.
- Counselling assistance to be provided in the areas of: Job Maintenance, Job Search, Job Placement, Career Decision Making, or other identified employment needs.
- Assist clients with resume and cover letter writing and interview preparation.
Support and monitor clients as they progress through their Employment Service Plans.
- Follow-up with clients at appropriate intervals to assess progress and record outcomes
- Maintain file case notes and appropriate documentation about clients’ progress
- Determine client interests, aptitudes and abilities
- Job Development for full time or part time employment opportunities
- Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information.
- Assist clients in determining employment support needs and determine job-coaching requirements for clients
- Enter accurate client data into designated reporting computer systems and updates as needed
- Make cold calls to potential employers explaining the benefits and employment support services provided to employers; including addressing employer’s special needs,
- Provide direct job matching of current openings to the clients.
- Provide local labour market information - what companies and industries are in the area, what skills and experience local area employers prefer and require, what is the usual means of entry into those companies/industries, advice clients on how best to apply.
- Assist clients in the use of resources and technology for job search activities

Post Secondary or Diploma in Social Services, Career Counselling or equivalent work experience.
2-5 years experience dealing with individuals and facilitating groups of harder to employ clients facing multiple barriers to employment, or 2-5 years experience in related duties and responsibilities.
Solid knowledge of the regional labour market, Canadian workplace practices, job search strategies and techniques
Superior oral and written communication skills, excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
Must be Proficient in MS Office Applications; Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, SharePoint, and navigating online job boards on various websites
Other Requirements
Familiar with community social services networks and knowledge of Employment Ontario, and Employment supports.
Ability to work in a performance-based system with a proven track record of meeting targets and outcomes is essential.
Requires minimum supervision, able to work independently and maintains a supportive and cooperative environment with colleagues

Knowledge of the ministry CaMS and EScases database would be a strong asset
Current G Drivers license and a reliable vehicle with a clean drivers abstract
Weekly Hours: 37.5

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have a Full G license and a reliable vehicle?

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2024-06-07
Expected start date: 2025-01-27