Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of various job seekers from Ontario Works in the Region of Peel
  
• Work with participants to develop job search tools and implement back-to-work action plans and activities
  
• Develop with other team members and deliver “Step to Success” job search workshops
  
• Provide active life skills coaching to clients for successful employment placements
  
• Implement and revise as necessary an effective marketing strategy to build employer contacts in sectors relevant to client occupation
  
• Job develop for Social Assistance clients and place them in a meaningful employment
  
• Maintain client files, database, and monthly client progress, and 3 and 6-months follow-ups
  
• Assist/coach clients using the Resource Room in their job search, including computer/Internet
  
• Record milestones with regard to client placement; collect placement data and follow-up results
  
• Attend job fairs to market the program to clients and employers
  
• Liaise with other agency departments to refer clients to other supports
• Submit monthly reports to the Manager of Employment Programs
  

Qualifications:

• University, College or equivalent in career and employment counseling or human resources
  
• 3 years direct experience in successful job development and employment placement
  
• Certified in Life Skills coaching or equivalent
  
• Expertise in working effectively with various job seekers, including people with barriers to employment, e.g
  social assistance recipients and immigrants
  
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal are essential.
  
• Ability to work in a computerized environment using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & MS Outlook
  
• Knowledge of labour market issues and trends as they relate to the geographic, demographic and economic aspects of the Labour Market in the Peel Region
  
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and customer satisfaction skills
  
• Sensitivity to and understanding of issues of concern with Social Assistance clients
  
• Team player; demonstrated proficiency in relationship building and maintain positive relationships with employers and clients
  
• Problem solving ability, should possess diplomacy and tact
  
• Criminal reference check is required
  
• Valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a vehicle for the purpose of on site visits
  

This is a full-time position scheduled to work 35 hours per week
Salary: $ 25.91 per hour plus benefits

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you to all applicants for your interest in the position. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

How to Apply:

Denny George
Human Resources Officer
Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre
1420 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Suite 315
Mississauga, Ontario L4X 2Z9


Fax: 905-629-0791
Email: EmployCouns@dixiebloor.ca