Assistant Employment Consultant

Duties:

• Provides employment counselling services to un-/under-employed persons including newcomers, persons with disabilities, seniors, indigenous, disadvantaged youth and adults.
• Conducts intakes and employability assessments with clients using the Common Assessment Tool and Employment Service suitability indicators, potential employer requirements and labour market opportunities.
• Conducts Employer Outreach to develop placement opportunities for clients in need of employment placement and where appropriate initiates on the job training financial incentives for employer(s).
• Conducts scheduled follows-up with clients, monitors and supports their progress and job retention to ensure their employment service plans are fulfilled.
• Provides one-on-one assistance in resume/cover letters/interview skills as required.
• Maintains up-to-date job search and social support information and resource materials to support clients and make appropriate referrals as required
• Coaches and provides clients with pre-employment and post-employment mentoring opportunities.
• Maintains complete electronic case notes and service entries throughout the client relationship and compiles written and statistical reports as needed.
• Conducts exit interviews upon employment and monitors client and employer for job retention, feedback on service quality and long-term impact.
• Assists with job fairs, employer and special events, and other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• Social Services Worker Diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
• Completion of Career and Work Diploma or Social Services Diploma or diploma in Business Administration, Human Resource, or related discipline
• Experience in employment counselling, facilitation and job placement experience.
• Experience working with CaseFLO, MLITSD Case Management System (EOIS CaMS), or other databases and online employment tools
• Demonstrated experience delivering virtual services using teams
• WCG CaseFLO an asset
• 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 working with youth, internationally trained professional, apprentices, employers and the community.
• Thorough knowledge of job search techniques, strategies, information and resources.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
• Excellent communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of current computer packages: word, email, Teams, internet, access is required.
• Level B Certification in Career Assessment tools is considered an asset.
• Must be fully vaccinated or be exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption.
• Will be required to work from the office five (5) days a week