JOB SUMMARY

The Employment Counsellor /Job Developer will provide job search and life skills training, counselling and job development for the purpose of employment placement of Ontario Works clients in a field related to their occupation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Manage a caseload of various job seekers from Ontario Works in the Region of Peel

·         Work with participants to develop job search tools and implement back-to-work action plans and activities

·         Develop with other team members and deliver “Step to Success” job search workshops

·         Provide active life skills coaching to clients for successful employment placements

·         Implement and revise as necessary an effective marketing strategy to build employer contacts in sectors relevant to client occupation

·         Job develop for Social Assistance clients and place them in a meaningful employment

·         Maintain client files, database, and monthly client progress, and 3 and 6-months follow-ups

·         Assist/coach clients using the Resource Room in their job search, including computer/Internet

·         Record milestones with regard to client placement; collect placement data and follow-up results

·         Attend job fairs to market the program to clients and employers

·         Liaise with other agency departments to refer clients to other supports

·         Submit monthly reports to the Manager of Employment Programs

QUALIFICATIONS

·         University, College or equivalent in career and employment counseling or human resources

·         3 years direct experience in successful job development and employment placement

·         Certified in Life Skills coaching or equivalent

·         Expertise in working effectively with various job seekers, including people with barriers to employment, e.g

      social assistance recipients and immigrants

·         Excellent English communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal are essential.

·         Ability to work in a computerized environment using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & MS Outlook

·         Knowledge of labour market issues and trends as they relate to the geographic, demographic and economic aspects of the Labour Market in the Peel Region

·         Strong interpersonal, organizational and customer satisfaction skills

·         Sensitivity to and understanding of issues of concern with Social Assistance clients

·         Team player; demonstrated proficiency in relationship building and maintain positive relationships with employers and clients

·         Problem solving ability, should possess diplomacy and tact

·         Criminal reference check is required

·         Valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a vehicle for the purpose of on site visits

Please submit your resume and cover letter by November 19, 2009 to:

Human Resources Officer

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre

1420 Burnhamthorpe Rd. E., Suite 315

Mississauga, ON L4X 2Z9

Fax: (905) 629-0791 Email: EmplCouns@dixiebloor.ca

We thank all those who apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre is an equal opportunity employer.