Competition #2024-200-CP Job Coach Assistant – Canada Summer Jobs

Employment Type: Contract ending August 30, 2024, Bargaining Unit, 5 Vacancies  

Work Hours: 35 hours/week

Work Setting: Onsite – Limited Opportunities to Work Remotely

Salary: B - $19.75/hour

Application Deadline: May 12th, 2024, by 11:59 pm

Program Overview – Employment Services, Community Programs

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; provide superior research, analytical, problem solving and organization skills; demonstrate creativity and innovation; meet deadlines, take initiative, be able to multitask and prioritize workload to fulfill the required responsibilities. We are hiring for multiple positions in the East and West WoodGreen locations.

What You Will Do

• Provide group and individual support and assistance to job seekers such as resume writing, interview techniques etc. to help find employment.

• Assist in outreaching to new and existing employers to identify employment opportunities for job seekers.

• Perform outreach activities to and liaise with community referral sources to stimulate client referrals.

• Assist in the planning and execution of job fairs, special events and community presentations.

• Assist in scheduling, preparing for and facilitating job search workshops and community presentations utilizing a variety of multimedia tools.

• Update client and/or employer files according to the established Employment Ontario and management information systems and procedures, while adhering to privacy and confidentiality requirements.

• Revise information/records on management information systems and assist in compiling monthly reports

• Provide administrative program support including organizing program related information and materials, data entry, filing, and front desk duties.

  What You Bring to the Team

• Post-Secondary education in; Employment/Career Counselling or Social Services / Human Services field an asset.

• Knowledge of the current Labour Market, Employer Expectations, Health & Safety, Crisis Intervention and First Aid Certifications is an asset.

• Experience with group facilitating / public speaking with good decision making, judgment and problem-solving skills.

  Must meet the participant requirements under the Canada Summer Jobs Agreement with Employment and Social Development Canada as outlined:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period*;

• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,

• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

  *The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.

  **International students are not eligible participants. International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student’s time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market. 

  What Will Set You Apart

• Strong skills utilizing all Microsoft Office Applications.

• Excellent listening, communication, and customer service skills with attention to detail and good judgment.

• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment with limited supervision, well organized, team player.

• Ability to learn quickly, adaptable, flexible, resourceful with the ability to set and meet deadlines and targets.

• Previous experience working with youth an asset.

• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is an asset.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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