Internal/External Posting
November 3, 2006
Position: Facilitator/Counsellor - Job Search Workshop
Program description: To provide newcomers to Canada with orientation and introduction to Job search techniques, support and monitor their post-workshop achievements.
REPORTS TO: JSW Program Coordinator
RESPONSIBILITIES:
¨ Work as part of the JSW team to ensure smooth delivery and coordination of service to clients
¨ Development and delivery of job search workshops based on the COSTI/OCASI Tools for success Trainers manual
¨ Assist clients with resumes, cold calling, interview skills, and action plan development
¨ Support clients in establishing employer contacts and job leads and in securing Work Experience Placements
¨ Provide individual counselling support to clients and make suitable referrals as needed
¨ Identify and access additional resources, such as internal and external guest speakers, resource materials, articles and program support information
¨ Undertake outreach, orientation, assessment and intake functions as assigned by Coordinator
¨ Assist in developing employer contacts, hosting employer recognition events and in marketing JSW clients for employment and placements
¨ Work with coordinator in designing and updating workshop material
¨ Maintain statistics on client/service activities including follow up and report as required
¨ Assist with updating and closing client files and in entering information in the ICAM system
¨ Assist in the evaluation of the program’s effectiveness and present solutions to enhance service effectiveness on an ongoing basis and as part of the larger agency service system
¨ Participate in team meetings, staff meetings and all other Board and committee meetings as required
¨ Handle other duties as assigned by coordinator or manager program and services
Program Outcomes
¨ Job Search workshops are provided to a target of 270 clients per year based on a 24 hour day model and 21 hour evening model.
¨ Goal of 60% employment outcomes within three months of program completion
¨ To liaise with other programs providing a complete integration of clients into the services of Skills for Change.
SKILLS, EDUCATION AND ATTRIBUTES
¨ Post Secondary degree in related discipline or equivalent work experience
¨ A minimum of two years experience in employment counselling/group facilitation
¨ Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
¨ Strong interpersonal and customer service skills as well as a positive attitude towards change
¨ Sensitivity to, and understanding of, issues of concern to the immigrant community
¨ Initiative, energy and persistence to complete tasks as well as excellent time management and teamwork skills
¨ Problem solving skills and resourcefulness in meeting clients’ employment support needs
¨ Experience in developing employer contacts and marketing an asset
¨ Computer literate ; ability to do Power point presentations an asset
¨ Completion of COSTI Job Search workshop facilitator training an asset
Time Required: 35 hours per week, including some evening hours for workshop delivery
SALARY RANGE: 38,167 –40,167per annum START DATE: Immediately
CONTRACT PERIOD: Until September 30, 2007
Renewal of this contract is dependent upon funding. The program has been funded since 1998.
TO APPLY: please mail, e-mail or fax your resume no later than Friday, November 10th, by 5 p.m.(Internal Candidates) Wednesday, November 15th by 5 p.m ( External Candidates) to:
Jemima Sabapathy , JSW Program Coordinator
Skills for Change, 791 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON M6C 1B8
Fax: (416) 658-6292 email:
We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
No Telephone Calls Please!
Skills for Change is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.