(Temporary Bargaining Unit Position to March 31, 2010)
JobStart is a non profit agency serving the community since 1980 providing a range of employment and training services to job seekers (adults, persons with disabilities, newcomers, youth and students) and employers at 3 locations in Toronto. JobStart’s committed staff fosters an environment where all are supported in reaching their employment potential.
Purpose of the Job: The successful candidate is responsible establishing a collaborative relationship with individuals to provide job coaching to unemployed foreign trained clients with issues or employment barriers that are preventing them from integrating into the labour market. The Job Coach works collaboratively in an integrated team model and has superior customer service, highly developed problem solving and organization skills to meet deadlines and take initiative to be able to multi task and prioritize workload to fulfill the following responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
· Develop relationships with community agencies and referral sources for client referrals
· Prospect for new employers to meet the employment needs of our clients and contract requirements
· Schedule, prepare, update and facilitate job search workshops, special events and curriculum according to the goals of the program and clients’ needs utilizing a variety of multimedia tools.
· Provide job coaching to a wide range of clients: internationally trained adult professionals and tradespeople with the goal of obtaining employment and/or apprenticeship
· Documenting client/employer files, case management, conduct appropriate and regular follow-up activities with program participants, and maintain client activity service statistical and financial information for monthly reports
· Assess employment and stabilization needs of clients, establish realistic short and long term goals to address employment, develop employment action plans identifying next steps required to meet employment goal and refer to other appropriate services at JobStart and in the community as required.
· Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with community partners; monitor labour market trends and services available in the community; deliver group workshops;
· Meet or exceed all other required contractual, client and/or agency requirements
· Assist with administration, marketing, other duties as required to support contract and agency strategic plan
Qualifications:
· Diploma in Career Counselling, or University Diploma, post secondary education in human services field,
· Minimum two years work experience in career counseling with individuals experiencing complex barriers to employment, assessments, job search, workshop facilitation (adults, persons with disabilities, newcomers, youth)
· Advanced skills utilizing all Microsoft Application including Excel and PowerPoint
· Excellent communication, customer service, organizational, presentation skills and sales skills
· Desire to work in a multicultural setting and posses sound decision making and judgment
· Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment with limited supervision. Well organized, team player who is able to take initiative, manage change/transitions with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
· Valid driver's licence and unlimited access to a vehicle an asset
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week (evening hours are required and weekend hours maybe required)
Start Date: Immediately
Send Letter of Diane Moore, Executive Assistant
Interest and Resume to: Fax (416) 253-2700 NO PHONE CALLS or EMAILS PLEASE
JobStart strives to represent the diversity of the community in our hiring practices.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required
Only those who meet the qualifications above will be considered for this position and invited to an interview.
