Employment Placement Consultant - Greater Sudbury, Canada - YMCA of Northeastern Ontario
Description
The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is a dynamic charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of communities by offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership.
We have been offering programs and services to the North Bay community since 1958 and to the Greater Sudbury community since 1936 To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website.
We are currently looking for Employment Placement Consultant to join our team of committed professionals.This full-time contract position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario's Elm Street location in Sudbury.
Under the leadership of the Program Manager, the Employment Placement Consultant provides retention supports to clients, mentors/coaches, and communicates with employers for various programs and services.
This job is also responsible for ensuring optimum job placement retention results while maintaining YMCA values.START DATE:
As soon as possible
LOCATION:
Sudbury, ON
RATE OF PAY:
$48,485.33 per year
HOURS: 40 per week
Major Responsibilities
- Assess clients to identify their interests, abilities, skills, skill limits, transferable skills, and retention issues
- Monitor clients progress before, during, and after placements as per program guidelines
- Conduct on site monitoring visits to clients on placements
- Assist with putting employment supports in place (for example child care, transportation)
- Develop training plans
- Provide interview support and shortterm job coaching as required
- Monitor clients progress and provide appropriate interventions
- Develop a pool of mentors/coaches to support the clients
- Work with Job Developers in management of volunteer opportunities, job trials, job shadowing and job placements
- Develop new forms and materials as required
- Compile monthly statistical information and forward it as required
Qualifications:
- College diploma or University degree in Social Sciences or related field (social services)
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in personal and or vocational counselling
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Solid knowledge of community resources
- Superior presentation/facilitation skills
- Selfmotivated and a strong team player
- Crisis management skills and life skills
- Advanced computer skills
- Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
What We Offer:
- Free Personal Membership and 10% off Family Membership
- Paid sick/personal days
- Employee and Family Assistance Program that includes shortterm mental health supports such as counselling and online courses, and lifestyle coaching which includes legal and financial counselling
- Mileage reimbursement
- Team bonding and employee recognition events
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to explore a wide range of jobs and functions
- Flexible hours and scheduling, and hybrid work options, depending on role
If you would like to work in a family friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume by September 1, 2023 to the attention of the Personnel Committee.
If contacted and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.
YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment.
All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.
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