Employment Support Specialist for Newcomers

Catholic Crosscultural Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) is hiring a part-time Employment Support Worker in Ontario to assist newcomers and refugees with employment readiness. You will conduct intake, develop action plans, and deliver tailored training and job-search support.

Responsibilities include resume writing, interview practice, outreach, and tracking participants' progress, with a focus on meeting funder requirements and program goals. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in employment assessment, coaching and group facilitation.
• Experience working with clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Second language capability an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and assessment screening of potential clients to determine eligibility, needs and which services would be the most effective in assisting individuals to meet their career goals.
• Support clients to develop action plans to meet their employment and training goals; review, update and revise as needed.
• Develop and facilitate employment – related training sessions for newcomers to support employment goals.
• Provide tailored employment support including resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills practice, navigating online job search platforms and training initiatives.
• Develop and execute outreach plans and promotional materials to promote the program and recruit participants.
• Assist program participants with the use of computers, the Internet, social media and other tools for job search and career training.
• Conduct continuous research on employment trends relevant to the Canadian Labour Market.
• Provide information on current licensing and accreditation requirements and processes.
• Maintain complete client case files in compliance with the agency and funder requirements; monitor participants’ progress with ongoing follow-up.
• Conduct evaluation of workshops and training sessions
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely statistical, financial and progress reports as required
• Support Newcomer Settlement Program goals by ensuring funder's contractual obligations are met
• Conduct evaluation of workshops and training sessions and provide recommendations for improvement, development and/or expansion of the program

Skills

Employment assessment

Coaching

Group facilitation

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in Social Sciences/related

Job description

Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) is hiring a part-time Employment Support Worker in Ontario to assist newcomers and refugees with employment readiness. You will conduct intake, develop action plans, and deliver tailored training and job-search support.

Responsibilities include resume writing, interview practice, outreach, and tracking participants' progress, with a focus on meeting funder requirements and program goals. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.