Employment Coach - Kitchener, Canada - Ray of Hope

Ray of Hope

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Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

"You could be the change agent in the life of a person who is experiencing barriers to sustainable employment _

The Employment Services Program at Ray of Hope provides the education, counselling, practical life skills and onthejob training necessary for trainees to be resilient in the workplace. Many people have not had the opportunity to learn the fundamental work skills needed to overcome the challenges life presents and as part of our Employment Services team you could be instrumental in building the foundation that connects our trainees to sustainable, meaningful work _
Young adults, youth at risk, persons with disabilities, mental health or addictions issues or even newcomers to Canada will be looking to tap into your knowledge and support Consider joining us as we continue to transform lives" _

_Ray of Hope is looking for 2 Employment Coaches to join our team_

Overview:

As part of our Employment Services team, the Employment Coach will work collaboratively with our Employment Services Coordinator to support trainees by providing individual case management, life skills workshops, job development, coaching and caring to identified young adults facing significant barriers to employment including individuals who are long term Ontario Works recipients or Ontario Disability Support Plan recipients, individuals who have disabilities, are long-term unemployed, have a history with the criminal justice system, and may be newcomers to the country.

The position establishes and maintains a strong relationship with the trainees throughout the job finding and start-up phases of employment.

They will coordinate regular placement monitoring visits onsite with trainees as well as placement supervisors.

Specific Responsibilities:

Provide intake and case management services for program trainees, maintaining good working relationships with trainees' other professional supporters
Assist trainees to attain the vocational goals by identifying and assessing their needs, goals, and barriers to employment. Through daily contact, encourage trainees to overcome their employment barriers and achieve their vocational goals using a variety of methods
Manage a caseload of trainees ensuring that written documentation and statistics for each file is up to date in EMHware database
Maintain contact and weekly placement monitoring visits for trainee support in achieving service plan goals
Ensure trainees' selfevaluations are completed and submitted weekly or as required
Develop and monitor outcomebased service plans with the trainees
Manage records of a confidential and private nature, in strict compliance with policy, regulation and procedures
Complete ongoing checks of documentation quality and completion as directed by Employment Services Coordinator
Ensure trainees comply Health and Safety standards, and ROH Policy and Procedure
Complete assignments and other duties as assigned

General Program Responsibilities:

- n/a

Qualifications:

Education:

Completion of related postsecondary education in human services or a related field (Bachelor degree or College Diploma in Career Counselling, Social Work, Human Resources)

Experience:

Minimum 2 years related paid experience preferred experience working with individuals facing barriers in an employment setting

Certifications:

None required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities to be successful in this position:

Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding and giving directions in the English language
Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Demonstrated ability to utilize standard office machinery

Requirements:

Vulnerable Sector Check/Police Check
Valid, unrestricted Class "G" Driver's licence
Ministry of Transportation Drivers Abstract
Pre-Employment Health Assessment Form including immunization record and fitness assessment

Physical Demands:

This position requires the incumbent to work predominantly in an office environment spending the majority of the time in a seated position, working at a computer
The incumbent will predominantly work Monday through Friday during normal business hours; however, the occasional evening or weekend shift may be required