COSTI-IIAS Immigrant Services, COSTI York Region Employment Centre requires a Mentoring Facilitator/Coach.
COSTI is a multicultural organization providing settlement, employment,
rehabilitation and ESL services to newcomers.
To foster the integration of Internationally Trained Professionals into the labour market through mentorships.
Responsibilities:
- Markets Employment Mentoring Program to mentors and mentees of various racial and ethnic groups
- Screens mentors and mentees and facilitates appropriate matches
- Manages a caseload of at least 100 matches/year
- Provides orientation sessions and training to mentors and mentees
- Supports and encourages mentors and mentees throughout the mentoring process
- Provides information, guidance and resources to ensure sustainability of the matches
- Evaluates the mentoring matches during and upon completion of the process
- Participates in the evaluation of program activities, including collection of statistical data and client feedback
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in human services or related field, preference will be given to those with an Employment Counselling Diploma
- Minimum 2 years relevant work experience in direct service to newcomers (immigrants and internationally trained professionals
- Well-developed presentation skills and group facilitation techniques
- Strong leadership, time management and self-management skills
- Excellent ability for problem solving, assertiveness
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment with exceptional multitasking skills
- Required to work flexible evenings hours
- Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written), ability to speak another language is an asset
- Knowledge of Word, Power Point, Access, Excel, Word Perfect and Windows environment software and the ability to use Internet
- Life Skills Coach training is an asset
- Must have access to a car, as travel within York Region will be a requirement
This is a full-time union position, schedule to work 35 hours per week. Shift work including some evenings is required.
Salary: $37,784 to $40,666
Locations: 129 Church Street, Richmond Hill
COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity
of the community.
Thank you to all applicants for their interest in the position. However,
only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Interested Applicants are requested to forward their resume
quoting # 38-07
