Job ID: 778 Employment Advisor

Social Services

May 11th, 2023
Beamsville
Full time

Employer: Employment Help Centre

Email: probertson@employmenthelp.org

Closing Date: 05/26/2023

Description

What would it be like to work here?

The Employment Help Centre (EHC) – located in Beamsville, Grimsby and Smithville – is a not-for-profit organization providing a full range of employment services and supports to both job seekers and employers. Funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development, Employment Help Centre continuously strives to provide consistent services while impacting the lives of individuals and building a stronger Niagara West community.

Employment Help Centre can offer:

Competitive wages
Employee Benefits
Employee appreciation programs
Open and inclusive working environment

The Employment Help Centre is seeking a full-time Employment Advisor for Niagara West. Employment Advisors will provide unemployed and underemployed individuals structured and individualized support for conducting successful job search. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Manager of Operations and in close contact with the rest of the staff to provide professional employment services to the clientele of the Employment Help Centre in accordance with the policies established by the Board of Directors.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Providing employment services to clients through job search assistance
Coaching clients while motivating, encouraging, supporting and reinforcing behaviours to empower them for job search
Maintaining up to date knowledge of Employment Ontario program as well as OW and EI eligibility criteria and related programs and services
Providing guidance with constructing a cover letter and resume
Research information on: labour market trends, job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
Maintaining accurate clients files, including mandatory documentation and follow up plans with clients to ensure ongoing maintenance
Liaise with external agencies & community partners to facilitate referrals and promote EHC services
Meet agency and funder set requirements and guidelines as well as individual targets
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications/skills:

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, the internet, social media applications, and the ability to use other software application
Strong verbal and written communication skills, bilingual an asset
Post-Secondary education in employment counselling, social services, social sciences, plus related experience. Community development work or equivalent is an asset
Driver’s licence with transportation and ability to travel within the Niagara Region
Comfortable working in office and from home when necessary

Application Details:

Interested applicants should forward their resume and cover letter to probertson@employmenthelp.org outlining their skills and qualifications by Friday, May 26th, 2023 at 5pm. Should applicants have any questions throughout the applications process or require an accommodation, please contact Paul Robertson, Executive Director.

This job posting is not exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an Employment Advisor will be asked to perform from time to time. This list is only a sample; an Employment Advisor may be required to perform other duties.

Employment Help Centre is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Executive Director to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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