employment outreach program coordinator

Overview

Languages : English

Education : Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site : Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting : Community-based agency

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
• Supervise other counsellors and support staff
• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
• Perform administrative tasks
• Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues
• Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients
• Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
• Recruit and hire staff
• Provide established workers with information and strategies for dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid‑career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions
• Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
• Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community‑based career planning support or resources
• Train staff
• Project management
• Prepare reports
• Advise job applicants on employment requirements and terms and conditions of employment
• Direct and advise professional and non‑professional staff
• Administer the programs of non‑governmental organizations involved with social issues
• Establish administrative procedures

Supervision

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

Additional information

Transportation / travel information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Personal suitability

Benefits

Health benefits

Financial benefits

Other Benefits

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