Career Development Counselor - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

We are a dynamic community-based health centre promoting social justice and health equity in the Regent Park neighbourhood and east downtown area of Toronto. We operate out of several locations and provide a wide variety of services including: primary health care, chiropody, physiotherapy, health promotion, social work, community health, immigrant and refugee services, housing assistance, harm reduction and homeless programs, Pathways to Education for high school students, infant and child development programs, parenting education and family advocacy.Job SummaryThe Career Development Counsellor is responsible for the implementation of the youth employment program, aimed at addressing youth underemployment and unemployment in priority neighbourhoods, through a series of accredited skills training, employment services, and quality employment opportunities.The Career Development Counsellor reports to the Program Coordinator – Employment and Youth Enrichment. The program provides employment training, job development services, and employment placement opportunities for youth and adults (ages 15-29) who are at risk of dropping out of school or involuntarily “not in employment, education or training” (NEET). The Jobs4U program helps to equip clients with employment skills and identify job opportunities through a series of accredited skills training and employment services.This is a full-time contract until October 31st, 2022. This is a bargaining unit position within OPSEU Local 5115Salary$24.12 to $29.05 per hourHours35 hours per weekApplication DeadlineApril 3, 2022Responsibilities IncludeProgramming

• Support the intake of prospective clients and assess overall fit with the program
• Create customized plan and goal-setting for clients to determine the stream they will be participating in the next 10 to 14 weeks
• Work with the team to develop training/workshop schedules on a weekly and quarterly basis in order to meet organizational and funder targets
• Create, deliver, and evaluate workshops such as: career exploration and goal setting; job search and application process; resume and cover letter preparation; job interview prep and conduct; on the job performance; technology and computer skills

Partnership and Career Placement Development

• Proactively seek out partnership opportunities and career placements with prospective employers in sectors relating to the marketplace demands and experience of registered clients
• Works directly with employers to identify opportunities for on-the-job training and work experience to build skills and place clients in employment
• Organize job fairs, informational interviews, networking events, and sector specific recruitment fairs for participants
• Assist in development of ongoing job opportunities/placements for the program participants in order to meet periodic targets

Caseloads and Wraparound Supports

• Serve as case manager to a group of clients and provide support for the youth clients related to their program experience from in-take to obtaining employment with the program
• Consult individually with clients to determine the stream and duration of the program required for the client, and make modifications as necessary over the course of their participation with the program
• Set up individual and group consultation meetings with clients in order to identify barriers, challenges, gaps or issues that would limit their ability to successfully complete the program

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Degree or diploma in Employment or Career Counselling, Education, BusinessDevelopment, or equivalent
• 3-5 Years of work experience in the non-profit employment service sector,preferably with youth-serving agencies
• Experience with job recruitment, job development, job retention, and intervention strategies to support clients’ employment success in the short to long term horizon
• Experience with program design and facilitation, including public speaking skills to train participants in a series of employment-related workshops
• Competencies with digital platforms, social media, and presentation platforms –both in person and virtual – are required in this role
• Excellent oral and written English skills; fluency in another language is an asset
• Familiarity and commitment to Anti-Oppressive, Anti-Discriminatory, and Harm Reduction frameworks
• Knowledge of Regent Park area and issues affecting families living within Regent Park and Moss Park areas
• This position will require the incumbent to have the flexibility to work in evenings and on weekends to support outreach and special events as required from time to time.
• Must be fully vaccinated for the protection of clients and staff

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