Employment Access Coach

**JOB POSTING**

**Employment Access Coach**

**(Part-time Contract until March 2026)**

Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or status.

We are**searching for a part-time Employment Access Coach is a functional role which is responsible for providing one-on-one short-term employment counselling, pre-employment supports, referrals and ongoing support and follow up with clients to address identified barriers in accessing the Canadian labour market.

If you want to your skills, experience, and talents to an organization that is making a difference in the lives of newcomers then this is the opportunity for you

**Why join us?**

We ensure our employees are reflective of the diverse clientele that we serve. We thrive on supporting our community, performing meaningful work, learning from our colleagues, making a difference and having fun

**What do we offer?**

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive dental and health packages, paid sick time, learning and development opportunities, employee recognition programs, and a great workplace culture.

**W**hat you will be doing**:

- Conduct assessments and guide clients to develop individualized employment action plans based on identified goals and priorities using a client-centred approach
- Facilitate internal and/or external referrals to services and resources as appropriate
- Enroll clients in appropriate training workshops, information sessions and other activities
- Provide individual coaching and support to clients related to their employment goals
- Facilitate the development and enhancement of clients’ skills in conducting job search research, networking, resume writing and interviewing
- Conduct case management through continued appropriate support and follow-up with clients
- Conduct continuous research on employment trends relevant to the Canadian Labour Market
- Participate actively in case consultations with members of the Employment Access Program and other internal Settlement Program teams
- Maintain client files and ensure that accurate and up-to-date records of clients’ progress are kept
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely statistical, financial and progress reports to the Program Manager, Regional Director and other stakeholders on a regular and ad hoc basis
- Support the Program Manager in ensuring the agency’s goals and funder’s contractual obligations are met
- Assist Program Manager with supervision of volunteers and placement students as assigned
- Provide support to the Manager in developing and executing outreach plans to promote the program and recruit participants
- Provide support and backup coverage to the other members of the Employment Access Program
- Provide recommendations for improvement, development and/or expansion to ensure proactive response to clients’ changing needs
- Perform other duties as required.

**What are we looking for?**
- University Degree or Community College Diploma in Social Sciences, Humanities, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
- Minimum of two years' experience in employment assessment, coaching and group facilitation
- Previous work experience in employment counselling and settlement services is an asset
- Current working knowledge of employment related legislation and professional practice standards and licensing requirements in Ontario
- Demonstrated knowledge of current Canadian Labour Market and employment trends
- Demonstrated experience in the client-centred case management service delivery approach
- Self-directed, self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Exceptional time management skills with a proven record of being able to meet simultaneously occurring deadlines
- Demonstrated crosscultural communication skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes required evening and weekend hours
- Excellent oral and written English skills are required, second language relevant to the community is an asset

**Location**:Brampton, ON

**Compensation**:$29.67 to $33.02 based on experience

**Hours of work**: 21 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and occasional overtime as required.

**Application Deadline**: open until filled.

**We strongly encourage all those who are interested to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement