Youth Job Connect Facilitator

2 weeks ago

Kingston, Canada The John Howard Society of Kingston and District Full time

**POSITION: Youth Job Connect Facilitator / Employment Consultant**

LOCATION: 900 Montreal Street, Kingston, Ontario (in-person position)

STATUS: 12 Months contract

SALARY: $44,761

**RESPONSIBILITY AND DUTIES**:

- Help clients become job-ready in a timely manner
- Help clients overcome barriers to finding jobs and retaining jobs
- Facilitate individual and group employment preparation workshops, including job search techniques, career decision-making/planning, and employment maintenance skills
- Monitor clients on a regular basis throughout the case management process
- Provide information and referrals to community supports to address basic needs promoting employment readiness, including financial, housing, legal, food, addiction, etc.
- Refer for specialized assessment (ie. Psycho-educational, credential evaluation, language) and services, when appropriate (immigrant, disability, youth and women at risk, substance abuse, etc.)
- Provide regular follow up and support to clients following employment attachment, to ensure employment maintenance and success
- Maintain client, service and statistical data relating to the case management process as required by the funders, and forwards monthly submissions to the Manager
- Achieve weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual placement goals, as prescribed and according to ReStart’s contractual obligations
- Promote employment services within local community
- Foster business relationships for employment opportunities for clients
- Monitor client progress through regular contact with employers, service providers, and training facilities
- Provide temporary replacement and relief coverage, when required
- Liaise with various levels of government and external agencies

**Qualifications**:
**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A diploma in a related field or combination of education and relevant work experience
- Experience in employment counselling, case management, or group facilitation
- Demonstrated understanding of the local labour market trends and challenges
- Experience working with individuals from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and/or working with youth
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, databases and internet - experience with CAMs is an asset

The John Howard Society of Kingston & District is an Equal Opportunity employer, we are committed to providing an accessible workplace. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Internal applicants will be given priority in consideration.

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