Career Opportunity at COSTI
Youth Employment Consultant
COSTI REQUIRES A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT COUNSULTANT FOR ITS CALEDONIA EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LOCATION
Duties:
Conducts in-depth employability assessments with clients using Employment Service suitability indicators.
Responsible for registering clients into the program using CIS and CAMs(systems).
Provides employment counselling services to un-/under-employed at risk youth.
Obtains and interprets the results of in-depth career and employment assessments for clients using formal assessment tools or external testing resources, interprets collected data to assist clients in developing their Employment Action Plans.
Facilitates structured individual, small group, life skills/job readiness and job retention workshops supporting effective job search strategies.
Assists Youth in developing resumes, conducting effective job search and preparing for job interviews.
Assists clients in accessing government training programs.
Follows up with clients and monitors their progress to ensure Employment Action Plans are achieved.
Adheres to Youth Job Connection program guidelines; achieves contractual Ministry objectives and targets.
Maintains accurate case notes and service entries throughout the Youth relationship and compile required written and statistical reports.
Identifies potential employer job requirements and labour market opportunities in the local community.
Conducts active outreach to employers to promote the Youth Job Connection program and Job Matching and Support Services.
Develops paid placement opportunities for youth in need of employment part-time placement and on-the-job skills training.
Conducts work site safety and placement monitor; addresses concerns with employer and client to ensure successful completion of placement and addresses any job retention issues.
Collects and accurately completes employer claims and ensures proper documentation is on file.
Liaises with community agencies, local schools and other youth serving organizations to meet program targets.
Assists with organizing job fairs, conducts employer and community outreach activities and other special events including acquiring guest speakers as needed.
Collects program data and compiles statistical and written reports required by funder and the agency.
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Qualifications:
Career and Work Diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
Minimum 9 months full-time employment counselling experience serving Youth at risk.
Knowledge of local labour market and industry trends and Youth employment issues.
Possess a thorough knowledge of job search techniques and experience placing Youth at risk in paid employment.
Experience working with youth and the ability to relate to youth.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to work in a faced paced environment.
Knowledge of multicultural community and sensitivity to individuals of diverse cultural background.
Verbal and written fluency in English. The ability to speak another language would be an asset.
Knowledge of Internet, Email and Windows environment software e.g. Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated experience working with youth, employers and the community.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Level B Certification in Career Assessment tools is considered an asset.
Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, as required.
Must have access to a car as frequent travel is required in the GTA.
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Location: |
700 Caledonia Road, Toronto |
Duration of Position: |
May 9, 2016 to March 31, 2017 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$24.21 to $26.06 per hour |
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 transition between school and work.
This position is scheduled to work 17.5 hours per week.
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
Human Resources Officer
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.
