Job Developer, Youth Employment

Job Title:Job Developer, Youth Employment

Unit Employment  

Hours of Work:37.5 hours/week (required to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and some holidays)

Application Deadline: January 22, 2025

Location:In-person, TCCSA York Centre

Salary Range: $27.77 per hour, less applicable deductions

File #:File #01-25

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct youth job seekers’ skills and interest assessments to match with suitable employment opportunities
• Provide on-on-one career coaching & mentorship, and develop career plans and networking opportunities for youth participants
• Provide training for resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, job search tools and strategies for youth participants
• Provide information about professional trainings and recommendations for youth participants
• Assist youth participants in job searches, completing and submitting job applications
• Manage caseload of youth job seekers according to industry best practices to track progress of youth and to meet performance targets
• Outreach to community centres, youth organizations, places of worship, schools, libraries, ethnic organizations, social service agencies to develop partnerships and recruit youth participants into the program
• Assist with marketing programs, workshops, info sessions, social media initiatives to promote the program
• Identify employment market sectors and outreach to employers in targeted sectors, including prospecting, cold calling, in-person visits, to identify suitable job opportunities to place youth participants
• Develop long term relationships with employers to understand the employers’ business and staffing needs
• Negotiate on behalf of the youth participants the employment contracts with employers
• Outreach to and develop partnerships with employment agencies and business associations
• Track and monitor the progress of the placements through on-site visits, phone calls, and interviews with youth and employer
• Resolve any issues related to the quality and expectation of the placement to align with the youth’s career goals
• Maintain participant, employer, partner database, files and documentation, records of counselling sessions with youth in accordance with confidentiality requirement and funder’s requirements using agency and funder-approved platforms
• To work in all four TCCSA locations (Downtown, Mississauga, Markham, Scarborough), and any other location as the Association expands;
• To perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• University degree in Human Resources, Business, Career and Work Counselling, or a related field from a recognized institution
• 3 years of work experience in building relationships with clients (ethnic youth in particular) and employers in recruitment, job placement and development
• 2 years’ experience working in youth employment services
• Extensive existing network of employer and partner relationships
• Knowledge of employment market ecosystem, landscape, and trends
• Strong online presence and expert use of LinkedIn
• Exceptional outreach, prospecting, and consultative skills
• Strong inter-personal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Effective organization and time management skills
• Proficiency with OCMS, MS Office, Google Services and social media that facilitate work, communication and online marketing, knowledge in graphic software is an asset
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, as well as a second language commonly used by clientele is an asset t
• Online facilitation experience is a strong asset (in particular, experience with using Zoom, MS Teams, and Webex)
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; 
• Proof of a clear “Vulnerable Sector Screening” with a local police service is mandatory
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Able to travel in the GTA, has a valid Ontario Driver’s license and access to a car is an asset