Employment Advisor - Thank you - Position filled

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 :

Email:  bpigram@communityemploymentchoices.ca

Fax:  519-245-4507