Employment Consultant - SOAR Community Services
Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with some adjusted hours to meet client service demands
Duties
Funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Employment Ontario services are available to assist both job seekers and employers.
As an Employment Consultant, you will:
- Develop employment opportunities for clients
- Provide employment and training needs assessment and case management
- Develop Service Plans
- Provide instruction, individual support and advocacy
- Facilitate workshops
- Complete reporting requirements
- Collaborate with local training providers
- Work with local employers to provide placements
- Monitor client’s employment retention for 365 days
Start date: as soon as possible
Qualifications
- Have a College Diploma in a Human/Social Services or Business field, with a Career Practitioner/Job Development certificate an asset
- Have a minimum 1-year experience in a related field
- Be proficient in MS Office and be familiar with databases
- Access to reliable transportation, as some travel may be required
- Ability to manage exposure to vicarious traumatic stress
Eligibility
The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its clients and staff. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellent community service and is committed to accessibility for all staff. The Agency seeks applicants who embrace our values and beliefs around respect for the dignity and diversity of our clients, staff, and community. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The Agency encourages applications from all qualified individuals. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.
Benefits
- An Employee Assistance Plan for all staff and their families
- Full Time staff start at 3 weeks’ vacation
- 60 hours of Personal Leave Time per year for Full Time staff (pro-rated the first year)
- 15 Wellness Hours per year (pro-rated the first year)
- Fun events for all staff
- Participation in RSP/TFSA plans for all staff, with Agency pension match for Full Time and eligible Part Time staff
- Group health, vision, dental and travel insurance plans for eligible Full-Time staff
- An Agency committed to ensuring your physical and mental health/safety is paramount
How to Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to: Malcolm.whyte@soarcs.ca
Apply by: March 4, 2025
Reference: FT Emp Cons
If you would like assistance with your job search or in applying to this position please contact SOAR Community Services at 519-756-7665 or employerservices@soarcs.ca and let us know how we can help!