Career Opportunity at COSTI
Facilitator Youth Employment Pathways
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COSTI REQUIRES A FACILITATOR FOR ITS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS FOR SUCCESS PROGRAM IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA
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.
Duties:
• Provides client direct service and carries a small case load including follow up activities
• Conducts outreach activities and presentations to local Ontario Works offices, youth serving organizations and other community partners to ensure program targets are met
• Develops workshop schedules and delivers pre-employment workshop topics including introduction to online assessment tools including MineGage Virtual learning Software/ App.
• Assists youth especially those with lower digital literacy to effectively utilize virtual tools, such as Zoom, Google Doc, and Microsoft Word applications in order to complete program activities and assignments.
• Assists youth in participating and completing the Soft Skills and Customer Service certification workshops
• Engages guest speakers and assists in the planning and holding virtual events, job fairs and other Centre activities such as employer networking events, mentoring, and related employment-training sessions
• Develops and maintains employer contacts to create STEM mentoring, volunteering or related job opportunities for participants during or upon completion of the program.
• Supports marketing and outreach activities to promote programs and services to youth and employers.
• Liaises with program partners and refers clients to appropriate services in the community such as short-term skills training, EO/Employment Services, Mentoring, Mental and other Health supports, etc. as required.
• Maintains client database and conducts client follow ups on a needed basis supporting program by planning and meeting program targets
• Assists in preparing regular monthly, quarterly and annual statistical and narrative reports and maintains records.
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Qualifications:
• Social Service Worker Diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
• Knowledge or background in STEM careers would be a valuable asset
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in job development for vulnerable newcomers, refugees, successfully placing individuals within their professions and/or chosen career paths
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in group facilitation and employment counselling experience, specifically with vulnerable newcomers and/or refugee youth on OW.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of online virtual software ie my Blueprint, career cruising and MS office.
• Demonstrated experience using Zoom and Google Doc
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Verbal and written fluency in English. The ability to speak any other language would be an asset.
• Must be available to work variable hours occasionally, depending on Centre activities and events.
• Required to provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Police check. The VSS must have been completed within the past 6 months
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Location: |
2301 Keele Street, Suite 102, Toronto, ON |
Duration of Position: |
August 9, 2021 to January 28, 2022 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$26.00 to $27.98 per hour |
Posting Date: |
2021-07-15 |
Closing Date: |
2021-07-28 |
Notes: |
Priority consideration will be given to those on Notice of Recall.
Subject to the response of those on Notice of Recall, this position may be open to Union members on a secondment basis.
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Manager, Staffing and Orientation
COSTI Immigrant Services
1710 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario M6E 3P2
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"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.
