Career Specialist-2 - Jobs in Mississauga, ON

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SUMMARY: As part of Employment Services (ES), the Career Specialist will assist individuals with their employment goals and job search who are deemed appropriate for assisted services. Under the job search component of Assisted Services, individuals would access individual assistance in career clarification, goal setting, skills and interest assessment, interview and employment preparation. The incumbent may also provide Job Retention assistance, for those clients who need additional coaching and mentoring in order to maintain employment or to make the next step on their career path. The incumbent of this position may be required to provide part or all aspects of the Assisted Services model.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESJob SearchFacilitate structured and individualized support for conducting successful job search to individuals in a group and/or individual settingProvide career exploration, identification and clarification of interests, abilities, skills, education and experience in relation to short- and long-term career and employment goals in a group and/or individual settingFacilitate an orientation to the workplace- rules and expectations of employers, rights and responsibilities of employers and Canadian workplace cultureProvide counselling and coaching in life skills that support successful employmentSupport individuals for disclosure of disabilities that may affect employment participationProvide support with the preparation of job search tools and strategies, including resumes and applications, interview techniques and coaching, Education and training options and current labour market information.Provide support to clients in assessing their qualifications against job requirementsProvide information about and access to professional accreditation, language credentials and prior learning assessmentsSupport mentoring and coaching during the job search processProvide support with referral and access to other services including, but not limited to education and trainingProvide assistance to clients who require enhanced support, such as Job search, Mentoring, Placement & Incentives (JMPI) and or with job retentionAdditional Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop and offer Itinerant Employment Services within the local catchment area to new and existing partnerships.Maintain up-to-date information on local labour market, community resources & referral protocolsUtilize the EOIS system, CaseFLO and internal CETRA systems for tracking clients, conducting follow up and recording activitiesMaintain case notes and documentation of client engagement, progress of completion of action items from individualized Employment Acton Plans and documentation of client progress and resultsProvide assistance to both resource and information and other areas of the ES delivery model as requiredAbility to continue operations under a Remote/Hybrid Delivery Model, as and when requiredQUALIFICATIONSUniversity Degree or College Diploma in a related disciplineFluency in second language (Arabic) is an assetExtensive knowledge of Employment Services; must have 1-2 years’ experience in an ES roleExperience in delivering outcome-based employment servicesExtensive experience with MLTSD’s Case Management System (EOIS CaMS)Knowledge of Ministry Delivered Programs and related guidelines for administration (i.e., Better Jobs Ontario and apprenticeships)Minimum of 2 years’ demonstrated experience in some or all aspects of Job Search, Job Placement and Incentives or Job Retention including employment/coachingMinimum of 2 years’ experience facilitating job search related sessions with knowledge of current job search techniques and assessment tools in a group setting to adult learnersAbility to learn new technology tools such as the Achevs and WCGs parallel data management systems (CETRA and CaseFLO)Demonstrated knowledge of LMI, job search techniques and recruitment and community resources, programs and servicesDemonstrated ability to work with diverse groups – including adults, youth, newcomers to Canada, LGBTQIA2S+ and other groups with specialized needsExcellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skillsExperience working in a fast paced and outcome-based environmentGoal oriented, highly organized, flexible and adaptableSuperior time management skillsAdvanced skills in computer technology including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and on-line employment toolsAbility to deliver services in both official languages (English/French). Knowledge of other languages is considered an assetAbility to administer and interpret Level B tests /psychological instruments, Personality Dimensions, MBTI, COP System or Life Skills Certification would be an assetAbility and willingness to work evenings, weekends or split shifts as necessaryJob Type: Full-timeQuick Apply

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