Career Opportunity at COSTI
Employment Consultant
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COSTI REQUIRES AN EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT FOR ITS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, MISSISAUGA
COSTI is a multicultural organization providing social services, settlement,
employment, and language training services. For more information about COSTI,
please visit our website at www.costi.org.
This is a full-time non-Union contract position scheduled to work 35 hours per week.
Duties:
- Conducts employability assessments with clients using Employment Service suitability indicators, potential employer requirements and labour market opportunities.
- Obtains and interprets the results of in-depth career and employment assessments of clients using formal assessment tools or external testing resources, interprets collected data to assist clients in developing their Employment Service Plans.
- Writes rationales for clients seeking Second Career, Self-Employment Benefit, Job Creation and other training opportunities.
- Assists clients to prepare and meet the objectives of their Second Career and other training Applications.
- Provides employment counselling services to un-/under-employed persons including newcomers, persons with disabilities, seniors, indigenous, disadvantaged youth and adults.
- Conducts Employer Outreach in order to develop placement opportunities for clients in need of employment placement and where appropriate initiates training on the job incentives for the employer(s).
- Follows up with clients, monitors and supports their progress and job retention to ensure their employment service plans are fulfilled.
- Maintains complete electronic case notes and service entries throughout the client relationship and compiles written and statistical reports as needed.
- Coaches and provides clients with pre-employment and post-employment mentoring opportunities.
- Collaborates with Business Liaison regarding employer contacts/labour market conditions and client placement options and to support client job retention.
- Develops marketing strategies targeted at specific clients and employers.
- Liaises with community agencies, other youth serving organizations, boards of trade and professional groups for labour market and occupational information as a program resource.
- Conducts exit interviews upon employment and monitors client and employer for job retention, feedback on service quality and long-term impact.
- Facilitates structured individual, small group and e-counselling workshops to develop effective job search strategies.
- Provides one-on-one assistance in resume/cover letters/interview skills as required. Assists with job fairs, employer and special events as needed.
- Facilitates networking/special speaker events to support and motivate employed clients and supports career advancement.
- Works collectively within a team to meet contractual targets and deadlines.
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Qualifications:
Social Services Worker Diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
- Minimum one (1) year of full-time employment counselling experience.
- Must have strong case management and client employment service plan development skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of job creation programs, education and training programs and subsidized training programs.
- Knowledge of the current labour market and industry trends.
- Experience in outreaching to youth, internationally trained professional, apprentices’ employers and the community.
- Thorough knowledge of job search techniques.
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
- Excellent communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of current computer packages: word, email, internet, access is required.
- Level B Certification in Career Assessment tools is considered an asset.
- Some evenings may be required.
- Car is necessary as frequent travel is required in Peel Region.
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Location: |
6750 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Unit 8A, Missisauga |
Duration of Position: |
January 4, 2021 to December 31, 2021 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$46,385 to $49,922 per annum + Benefits |
Posting Date: |
2020-12-08 |
Closing Date: |
2020-12-21 |
Notes: |
Priority consideration will be given to those on Notice of Recall.
Hours of work shall be scheduled in accordance with Article 12. Oland shall consist of five (5) seven (7) hour days, Monday to Friday
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Manager, Human Resources
COSTI Immigrant Services
1710 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario M6E 3P2
Fax: 416.658.8537 |
"We thank all applicants for their interest in COSTI. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please."
COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.
