employment coach

CERF Niagara; Welland; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-based employment agency in Niagara Region is seeking an Employment Coach to assist clients with job readiness skills and job search strategies. Responsibilities include interviewing clients and developing programs to help them achieve their career goals. The role requires a secondary school diploma and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Benefits include free parking and adherence to collective agreements. This part-time position offers $21.40 per hour.

Benefits

Free parking available

As per collective agreement

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in employment coaching or a related field.
• Criminal record and vulnerable sector checks are required.
• Own transportation is needed to reach clients and workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to assess their employment history and goals.
• Assist clients with job readiness skills, job search strategies, and interview preparation.
• Develop counselling programs to assist clients in achieving their goals.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent written communication

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

Database software

Job description

Job Information

• Title: employment coach
• Location: Welland, ON L3B 4N4
• Work setting: Business and industry; Community based agency; Employment agency services
• Employment terms: Permanent, part-time; 20 hours per week; Day, Evening, Weekend, To be determined
• Salary: $21.40 per hour
• Start: Starts as soon as possible
• Source: Job Bank #3469633

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
• Refer clients to the appropriate external services
• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with job readiness skills, job search strategies, résumé writing and interview preparation
• Perform administrative tasks
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Computer knowledge: MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Windows, MS Word, Database software
• Personal suitability: Client focus, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent written communication, Flexibility, Interpersonal awareness, Judgement, Reliability, Team player, Excellent oral communication, Values and ethics, Initiative, Organized
• Security: Criminal record check, Vulnerable sector check
• Transportation: Own vehicle

Benefits

• Financial benefits: As per collective agreement
• Other benefits: Free parking available, Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.