Job Action Club Facilitator/coach - Mississauga, Canada - ACHEV

ACHEV

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

SUMMARY:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Facilitator/Coach will develop and deliver job search workshops to lowincome program participants and provide support for conducting a successful and active job search that negates underemployment
Recruit clients to participate in Job Action Club (JAC) including conducting information sessions, advertising campaigns and extensive outreach
Provided oneonone support/coaching and advocacy for participants
Conduct/facilitate active job search activities in a group environment
Collaborate with clients to develop and execute a stepbystep action plan to assist in reaching their employment goals
Assist to develop, plan and adjust active job search programming for the project as needed
Conduct outreach to employers to identify opportunities that match the employment goals of participants
Maintain documentation/case management as required including data entry in CRM/Database
Conduct follow up activities, statistical reporting for the project activity goals, and create a plan to meet objectives
Write reports as required by funder (2 times per year)
Maintaining relationships with community stakeholder and partners
Other project activities as assigned that promote an active job search for the participants
Must be able to travel between all four Achev Peel locations (Malton, Mississauga, Brampton East and Brampton South) and other areas of GTA

QUALIFICATIONS

Postsecondary degree or diploma (preference in social services or relevant work experience)
Previous experience working with Ontario Works recipients, low income and clients with multiple barriers or experiencing underemployment
Must have direct experience facilitating workshops and group job search activities and employment/career coaching
Strong case management experience
Ability to organize, coordinate, and lead group workshops and activities and motivate individual job seekers to find employment
Excellent problem solving and deescalation skills
Ability to communicate effectively with project team, community partners, and clients
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with community partners and stakeholders
Strong marketing, communication and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Understanding of equity and diversity issues and their implications in the workplace
Knowledge of community resources in the Peel and surrounding regions
Strong computer skills in Internet, MS Office Suite, and CRM databases
Access to a vehicle is required