Community Outreach Coordinator

**Brands for Canada** provides new donated clothing, personal care and houseware items, at no cost, to people living in poverty. These items are collected from participating brands across Canada and distributed through social service agencies to those in need. Our employment supports programs offer training and services to individuals who are facing barriers to entering the job market. The EDGE Program specifically supports individuals living with disabilities who are seeking employment. Beneficiaries of our programs and services include women and children experiencing abuse, at-risk youth, newcomers and refugees, people living with disabilities and job seekers with barriers.

**Job Development**:
Work directly with Program Director and other job developers to support all job development activity

Assist with and oversee resume and cover letter preparation

Assist with building relationships with employers for possible job placement or full /part-time employment

Assist with tracking and reporting requirements through the ESMS system

Maintain an organized electronic and paper filing system, allowing for easy retrieval of documentation

Provide support to clients (including external resources) to address barriers they may have to employment

Assist clients in the completion of program paperwork, including career path documents, barriers assessment, ministry paperwork, surveys

Assist in client intakes, ensuring all required paperwork is complete and sent to the ministry within 2-3 business days of completion

Operate in a manner which builds trust with client, demonstrating a deep understanding for client demographic

Demonstrate impeccable discretion to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive client and program information

**Facilitation**:
Act as facilitator, leading onsite and offsite facilitation of the Edge pre-employment program

Support program facilitation follow-up, including ensure wardrobing is scheduled and personal care items are distributed (where available)

Facilitate and participate in case management discussion in association with Edge pre-employment program facilitation to support transition to client case-workers / support team working with clients (internally or externally)

**Outreach**:
Develop and steward relationships with organizations who may employ clients of the EDGE program and coordinate accommodations as needed

**Qualifications**:
Post-secondary education in social work, community services or community development

2-4 years’ experience working as Job Developer

2-4 years’ experience facilitating workshops, delivering trainings, and mentoring clients in job development, job search, interview skills

Proven track record in securing employment for job seekers

Must demonstrate contacts in the business and labour communities

Proven experience working with unemployed, underemployed, vulnerable individuals who face barriers to entering the labour market

Strong interpersonal, employment coaching, mediation, interviewing and presentation skills

Possesses strong verbal and written English language communication skills

Brands for Canada is committed to an inclusive selection process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the hiring manager if you require any accommodation during any part of the interview process.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- program administration: 2 years (preferred)
- Community Outreach: 2 years (preferred)
- partnership building: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Etobicoke, ON