Student Employment Clerk

**Join Our Team**

Imagine being part of an organization that adds value to our community, cares about its staff, and creates a supportive workplace environment. Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people's lives by providing mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 18,000 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.

We need great people like you to help us realize our mission and support communities where everyone experiences mental wellness, opportunities for employment, a place to call home, and a sense of belonging.

**There is one Part-time contract Summer Student Employment Clerk position available starting on Julio 07, 2025, and ending on August 29, 2025, working 35 hours per week. - Guelph Site.**

**Your Role**:
As a member of the Employment Services Department, works with the Youth Job Connect Summer and all Employment Ontario programs, assisting youth clients to secure and maintain summer employment. Collects, records, maintains, and files data on clients, employers, and programs to accurately manage training subsidies. program and client files. Welcomes and assists with providing information and support to all clients using the Resource Centre, providing information and support. Attends Assists with workshops, job fairs and information sessions.

**Tasks**:
Client Service:

- Evaluates and responds to the needs of youth and employers, conducting assessments for eligibility of the Youth Job Connect Summer and Youth Job Link programs.
- Assists with pre-employment training to individual youth, one-to-one or in a group format, preparing them for job search and work experience.
- Assists with matching students to work experience placements that relate to their skills, interests, short-term and long-term educational and career goals.
- Assists the Supervisor, Employment Services to market the programs to employers and youth in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.
- Completes job postings to employers’ specifications and posts/advertises jobs accordingly.
- Tracks matches and arranges payment accordingly.
- Ensures positive relations are maintained with employers to maintain the integrity of the programs.
- Assists in advising clients as they use the Resource Centre in the areas of employment, career planning, education, and training.
- Remains knowledgeable and up to date on all tools and supports available in the Resource Centre, including community resource pamphlets and flyers, computer software, accessibility tools and career planning assessments; provides guidance and assistance to individuals using these resources.
- Completes client follow-up calls for programs as requested.
- Administers customer satisfaction surveys on a regular basis. Reviews results with Supervisor and implements action based on customer feedback.

Administration:

- Ensures youth and employer eligibility criteria are met and verified as outlined in program guidelines.
- Collects, records, maintains, and files data on clients, employers, and programs.
- Assists the Supervisor in the preparation of administrative and program reports and on-site reviews by funders.
- Works in conjunction with the Supervisor to ensure necessary statistical data is collected and recorded.
- Ensures that all program guidelines, as set out by program funders, are met.
- Stays current on labour market information related to job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information.

**Your Talents and Experience**:
Knowledge and experience of employment/career development through direct or indirect experience and training. Ability to relate well with the public. Strong organizational, communication and administrative skills desired. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and as part of a high performing team. Strong interpersonal skills, able to effectively collaborate with clients and teams. Some evening work will be required. Excellent oral and written skills. Working knowledge of MS Office and various social media and virtual platforms.

**What’s in it for you?**
- **J**ob Band Student $** 17.20**:

- A positive work culture, inclusive workplace policies, and employee wellness initiatives.
- Eligible to join the HOOPP defined pension plan on a voluntary basis.
- Access to our Employee and Family Assistant Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services.
- Paid vacation (pro-rated to start date and hours for position; accumulated bi-weekly)
- Access to our Employee and Family Assistant Program (no cost).
- Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise.
- Employee Referral Incentive Program.
- Agency Orientation and Training modules.
- Staff appreciation events.

**This is an internal and external posting.**

**Commitment to Equity**

As a community agency delivering mental health, employment, and housing services, Starling Community S