Community Partner Coordinator

VPI is a Service Provider for Employment Ontario, which is funded by the Ontario Government to support jobseekers and employers. VPI has been delivering employment programs for more than 30 years. We are based in Mississauga and have 17 branches across Southern Ontario. Our organizational values rest on 4-pillars which are Ethics, Passion, Innovation and Courage which support the desire and passion to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve.

VPI Employment Services embraces and encourages inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices and creating a work environment that encourages and supports our team members to be their authentic selves.

We are seeking out individuals who have the passion and drive to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve. Providing exceptional client experience; creating an environment where clients feel safe, heard, supported, and see progression with skill development, life stabilization support, leading to sustainable employment and career development.

We are looking for a Permanent Full-time, Community Partner Coordinator to work based out of Hamilton.

**Key Job Functions**
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of our services, eligibility of programs that we administer through Employment Ontario, and how we can support the individual needs of jobseekers and employers.
- In collaboration with the Manager, Community Partners, this role plays an integral and strategic role to promote VPI programs by developing, strengthening and maintaining strong relationships with community partners, which supports the needs of our clients and employers.
- Assessing caseloads, as well as regional demographic information, to identify new partnership opportunities that directly align and support our clients, employers, and our community, with a focus on job seekers that have higher barriers and are furthest from the labour market, which includes individuals from specific inclusion groups: Youth at Risk, Indigenous, People with Disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, people of color and racialized people.
- Identify and build the necessary mutually beneficial, long-term partnerships to ensure that the key interventions and wraparound supports are in place to prepare clients for their journey into employment, ongoing retention, and career advancement.
- Maintain up to date records and information of community partners and contacts and related activities with updated plan items and real-time case notes.
- Coordinate and facilitate information sessions with community partners.
- Other duties pertaining to the position, as required.

**Skills and Abilities**
- Building Rapport
- Comfortable with technology, ever improving processes and efficiencies.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Self-Confidence/Resilience
- Judgement/Decision-making
- Self-motivated, good work ethic and habits, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent listening skills
- Customer Service
- Initiative
- Communication Skills
- Organization Skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and comfortable managing to targets.
- Outgoing and enjoy getting to know other businesses and how their needs and our services can align that bring mutual value.

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**_ While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by the Human Resources team._