Strathroy based not-for profit service requires Employment Advisor.
Responsibilities:
Primary Duties:
· Conduct individual employment assessments and develop client service delivery plans
· Provide one-to-one employment services to case-managed clients, in accordance with client service delivery plans
· Liaise with colleagues on ongoing basis to monitor client progress and after-services follow up
· Maintain client case management files, follow up with clients and update required statistical reports
· Provide guidance, information and support to clients seeking approval for training programs (Second Career)
· Develop, adapt and deliver employment preparation workshops as required
· Deliver group information sessions and conduct individual assessment sessions
Secondary Duties:
· Provide clients with appropriate information, support and referrals to meet their training and employment needs
· Work as part of the Agency team to ensure smooth delivery and coordination of services to clients
· Maintain positive professional relationships and communication links with colleagues, public and other relevant community resources
· Research and update understanding of labour market information and community resources on an ongoing basis
· Evaluate the effectiveness of service delivery and present solutions to enhance services on an ongoing basis
· Assist with individual or group intake and orientation as required
· Participate in agency marketing and promotion to various stakeholders including networking sessions and special events
· Provide information and assistance to clients using the program resources (computers, books, fax, photocopier)
· Participate in the agency distribution, collection and analysis of participant surveys and other evaluation and tracking procedures
· Participate in all meetings as required
· Provide staff backup support as required within team and across locations
· Handle additional tasks as required by the Service Delivery Coordinator and Manager of Programs and Services
Skills and Qualifications:
· Post-secondary education in Human Services discipline or equivalent work experience
· Knowledge and understanding of adults facing employment transition
· Sensitivity to, and understanding of, issues and barriers to employment faced by diverse socio-economic groups
· Familiarity with Employment Ontario programs and guidelines
· Previous experience with delivery of Second Career program
· Problem solving skills and resourcefulness in meeting clients’ support needs
· Knowledge of, and familiarity with, community resources within Middlesex County
· Committed to collaborative team approach with a positive attitude towards change
· Demonstrated ability to develop goals and service delivery plans with participants
· Proven employment counselling and facilitations skills
· Experience with Common Assessment Process and/or ACEC an asset
· Excellent verbal, written communication, organization and customer service skills
· Proficiency in MS Office applications
· Drivers license and reliable transportation imperative
Apply with cover letter and resume by August 30, 2013 by email or fax to :
Fax: 519-245-4507