2023-14 Employment Advisor - Toronto, Canada - Eva's Initiatives

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employment advisor (Full-time, Contract)

THE OPPORTUNITY
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Eva's Turns Youth Homelessness into Home

Youth experiencing homelessness who are Black, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, racialized, or newcomers are overrepresented in the population of youth experiencing homelessness.

In Canada, racism, specifically anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism, permeates society, creating social and health inequities.

To respond to the needs of homeless youth and decrease social and health inequities experienced by Black, Indigenous and racialized youth, culturally responsive supports and services must be provided.

These supports center the identities and cultures of young people and affirm their holistic identity, taking into consideration the barriers they navigate in their daily lives.

This ensures that services respond to the specific needs of youth instead of compounding the barriers they are already facing.

Eva's provides shelter, transitional housing, and health and well-being programming to help youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Toronto.

Join our expert staff help young people reach their potential and lead fulfilling, healthy lives.

At Eva's, we help young people move from crisis to stability with the ultimate goal of moving to independence.

We work with each young person to develop an achievable action plan, attain their goals, and build strong community connections.

Role Overview
This position reports to Program Manager, Education and is located at
Eva's Phoenix:60 Brant St, Toronto ON.

This is a contract position until
November 30, 2023 with a possibility for an extension. This position will be from Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week.


Responsibilities

The Employment Advisor is responsible for planning and delivering a dynamic workshop-based employment training program for homeless and at-risk youth.

As part of the Training & Employment team, the position is involved in workshop design and facilitation, participant assessment and intake, and provision of employment counselling and case management support.

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Program delivery & case management_

Conduct assessment and intake of program participants

Develop, review, and revise individualized service plans with participants

Participate actively in the Eva's case management practice including case conference, consultation and collaboration

Individual counselling on issues related to career planning and job readiness

Design, facilitate and evaluate workshops on career and life skills topics related to career planning, job search, and job maintenance

Assist clients in developing a suitable career plan using both formal and informal assessment tools

Coordinate and deliver on/offsite or virtual program activities in collaboration with internal and/or external partners

Make referrals to internal and external community resources integral to the stability of participants
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Outreach & community relations_

Promote Training & Employment programs and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure programs are effectively delivered

Develop and maintain meaningful partnerships with employer partners, community organizations and/or individuals that would add value to Training & Employment programs

Promote job-ready youth and provide ongoing pre and post-placement supports

Maintain labour market knowledge, as well as understanding of soft skills/competencies universally needed in broader workforce

Attend relevant events/networking meetings to engage potential employer partners, service providers, etc.
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Administration_

Document and maintain accurate participant progress and case files in accordance with agency's case management policy and procedure, as well as departmental practice manual

Contributes to reports and statistical records as required by funding agreement and agency needs

Adhere to Eva's Initiatives Human Resources Policies as well as the departmental protocols and procedures

Ensure all documentation, case notes and required reports are completed and submitted on time

Attendance and participation in team meetings, agency-wide meetings and/or training, and internal/external and activities as required

Other Duties as required by the Manager


Qualifications
Post-secondary education in Social Services or equivalent work experience

Knowledge and understanding of at-risk, homeless and/or precariously housed youth

Demonstrated understanding of challenges and barriers to employment faced by diverse socioeconomically disadvantaged populations

2-3 years case management experience with marginalized populations

2-3 years of experience in designing and facilitating workshops

Demonstrated ability to develop SMART go