Job Skills Counselor

Job Category : Employment / Job Counselling / Resources

Requisition Number : JOBSK004028

Posted : September 6, 2024

• Full-Time
• Work Hours : 9 : 00 a.m.-5 : 00 p.m, Monday to Friday
• Employment Type : Contract Full Time Salaried (6 months with possibility of extension)
• Number of Vacancies : 1
• Anticipated Start Date : September 23, 2024
• Deadline to Apply : September 20, 2024 at 5 : 00 pm

Be the Spark! Join our team of Employment Counsellors, where you will personally be a part of making our community a better place to live!

The Job Skills Counsellor provides and prepares members for employment through the facilitation of workshops, one-to-one employment counselling, referral to community resources, and consultation with employers to secure employment opportunities, as well as provide continuous follow-up to ensure successful outcomes.

The Job Skills Counsellor works as part of program delivery within a fast-paced employment centre offering multiple program opportunities for adult and youth members.

In this role, you will :

• Interview, assess and assist members to achieve their employment goals through identifying and following up on a plan of action.
• Provide one-to-one coaching and motivation. Prepare members for employment through the facilitation of life skills, job search, pre-employment, and job maintenance workshops.
• Assist in identifying barriers to employment. Counsel members on proper résumé and job search techniques.
• Advocate on behalf of members to community employers, services, and programs that will move them closer to their employment goals.
• Ensure self-management of program targets related to the employment program delivery and funder expectations; complete and maintain members' files as per funder and YMCA quality standards.
• Understand and support YMCA philanthropic commitments, connect with families, and offer opportunities to give, either financially or their personal time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring :

• University Degree preferred or College Diploma or equivalent experience in Employment Counselling, Social / Community Work, Social Services or related field.
• Minimum of two years counselling, file management and group facilitation experience an asset.
• Superior presentation and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and familiarity with the labour market.
• Proficient with personal computer applications, e.g. Microsoft Office and Internet search engines.
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging.
• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs.

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.

We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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