Employment Consultant (139-23)

Responsibilities:

• Provides employment counselling services to un-/under-employed persons including newcomers, persons with disabilities, seniors, indigenous, disadvantaged youth and adults.
• Conducts intakes and employability assessments with clients using Common Assessment and Employment Service suitability indicators, potential employer requirements and labor market opportunities.
• Obtains and interprets the results of in-depth career and employment assessments of clients using formal assessment tools or external testing resources.
• Interprets collected data to assist clients in developing their Employment Service Plans utilizing the Employment Ontario Information Systems.
• Administers and records financial supports for clients and employers.
• Assists clients to prepare and meet the objectives of their Better Jobs Ontario and other training Applications.
• Conducts Employer Outreach in order to develop placement opportunities for clients in need of employment placement and where appropriate initiates on the job training financial incentives for the employer(s).
• Conducts scheduled follows-up with clients, monitors and supports their progress and job retention to ensure their employment service plans are fulfilled.
• Provides one-on-one assistance in resume/cover letters/interview skills as required.
• Maintains up-to-date job search and social support information and resource materials to support clients and make appropriate referrals as required
• Coaches and provides clients with pre-employment and post-employment mentoring opportunities.
• Maintains complete electronic case notes and service entries throughout the client relationship and compiles written and statistical reports as needed.
• Develops marketing strategies targeted at specific clients and employers.
• Conducts exit interviews upon employment and monitors client and employer for job retention, feedback on service quality and long-term impact.
• Assists with job fairs, employer and special events as needed.

Qualifications:

• Social Services Worker Diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of full-time employment counselling and job placement experience.
• Experience working with MLTSD Case Management System (EOIS CaMS), or other databases such as Caseflo and online employment tools.
• Demonstrated experience delivering virtual services using Teams and other social media applications
• Must have strong case management and client employment service plan development skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of job creation programs, education and training programs and subsidized training programs.
• Knowledge of the current labour market and industry trends.
• Experience working with youth, internationally trained professional, apprentices, employers and the community.
• Thorough knowledge of job search techniques, strategies, information and resources.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
• Excellent communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of current computer packages: word, email, internet, access is required.
• Car is necessary for travel as required in York Region.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption.

This is a full-time Union positions scheduled to work 35 hours per week
Location: 3100 Rutherford Road, Suite 102, Vaughan
Start date: June 23, 2023
Salary range: $47, 790 - $51, 435 per annum + benefits
Closing date: June 21, 2023

How to apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file quoting reference #139-23 to the below link:

https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=139-23