Career Opportunity at COSTI
Youth Facilitator
COSTI REQUIRES A YOUTH FACILITATOR FOR ITS TORONTO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LOCATIONS
Duties:
Conducts an initial client Needs Assessment to determine service eligibility requirement(s) or referrals to other community services.
Registers clients and records services provided in various databases including CIS and CAMs.
Instructs Youth on resume development and self-marketing strategies, effective interview skills and the use of other job search tools/techniques such as websites & social media.
Provides feedback on Youth resumes, cover letters, employment solicitation, follow up & thank you letters.
E-facilitates on-line groups as schedule & uses on-line resources & methods to supplement regular programming.
Provides technical and professional Customer Service support to clients using centre services.
Facilitates structured job search, life skills/job readiness, job retention and LMI workshops for youth.
Maintains daily workshop attendance, evaluates & records clients’ participation & demonstrated group behaviours and forwards results to Employment Consultants.
Obtains and interprets the results of in-depth career and employment assessments for Youth using formal assessment tools or external testing resources to assist clients in developing their Employment Action Plans and or preparing them for placement opportunities.
Prepares and facilitates access to online workshops in areas related to employment/pre-employment and training courses.
Assists Youth to identify, outreach & market themselves to employers or relevant career exploration, management and developmental skills training programs.
Liaise with Employment Consultants regarding changes to employment action plans and need for non-employment services and education & skills training.
Researches, and maintains updated materials/links relevant to employment, education and skills training.
Assists in outreach activities to employers, community service providers, schools, libraries, regulatory bodies to promote program and to obtain resource material.
Recruits employers for job fairs and other events; invites guest speakers to present on relevant work search topics / strategies and employer hiring expectations.
Compile statistics both electronically and in hardcopies using designated forms and procedures.
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Qualifications:
Career and Work diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
Minimum nine (9) months group facilitation and employment counselling experience with youth at risk.
Strong marketing background with experience placing youth at risk in paid employment.
Preference will be given to those with demonstrated experience providing e-facilitation via distance learning.
Experience in developing placements for Youth in various occupations.
Knowledge of the current labour market and industry trends.
Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work in a team.
Excellent knowledge of community agencies and resources.
Level B Certification in Career Assessment tools is considered an asset.
Knowledge of current computer packages: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Email, Internet.
Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as required.
Access to a car is an asset.
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Location: |
700 Caledonia Road and 35 King Street and 1541 Jane Street, Toronto |
Duration of Position: |
May 9, 2016 to March 31, 2017 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$44,073 to $47,435 per annum + benefits |
Posting Date: |
2016-04-20 |
Closing Date: |
2016-05-03 |
Notes: |
COSTI Caledonia Employment Services offers Employment Ontario Youth Services including summer programs to assist Youth aged 15-18 transition between school and work.
This is a contract position scheduled to work 35 hours per week.**
**Hours of work shall be scheduled in accordance with Article 12.01and shall consist of five (5) seven (7) hour days, Monday to Friday.
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.
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.
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Mr. Michael Politi
Manager, Staffing and Orientation
COSTI Immigrant Services
1710 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario M6E 3P2
or Fax: 416.658.8537
or e-mail: resumes@costi.org |
"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.
