Job Title Employment/Employer Advisor
Department Employment Services
Location Oshawa/Whitby and surrounding Durham Region
Posting Start Date August 1, 2024
Posting End Date EXTENDED
Employment Group CUPE 2936.13
Salary Grid Rate $23.32 per hour
Standard Weekly Hours of Work 35
Shift Work Required No – Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm
Work Environment Office and Community
Additional Benefits Health, Dental, Life, LTD, AD&D, EAP, Accident, RRSP
START DATE: Immediate/As Soon as Possible
John Howard Society of Durham Region Mission Statement:
To reduce the impact of crime and its causes by providing a spectrum of effective prevention and intervention programs.
Position Summary:
The Employment Services at John Howard Society, supported by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development, aims to assist individuals in securing sustainable employment. This comprehensive support includes offering services such as include Resource and Information, Client Service Planning and Coordination, Job Search, Job Matching, Placement and Incentives, and Job Training/ Retention.
The role of Employment/Employer Advisor involves a dual focus on employment counselling and job development. You'll conduct intake interviews/assessments with participants and assist employers in meeting their hiring needs and recruitment goals. This role encompasses counselling, job developing, advocacy, assessment, and monitoring of participants, aiming to clarify their employment and educational requirements while establishing both short- and long-term goals. Emphasis is placed on monitoring and implementing follow-up interventions to promote sustained job retention for participants.
As an Employment/Employer Advisor, you'll oversee an assigned caseload and meet performance targets set by both the agency and funding entities. Your responsibilities will include job developing, creating training and action plans, ensuring accurate maintenance of records, documentation, and statistical information. This meticulous record-keeping serves the purposes of reporting and maintaining accountability.
Responsibilities:
This role is multifaceted, involving responsibilities that contribute to the success of participants and employers alike.
Key Aspects:
Other Key Responsibilities:
Key Relationships:
JHS Durham management team, agency employees, service seekers, and other community agencies and stakeholders. Collaboration with the LBS community, Employment Service Network, and employers to ensure effective service coordination.
Requirements:
5. Skills and Competencies: Strong case management and organizational skills.
Work Conditions
Application Instructions: Please submit your resume, cover letter and ensure you detail how your experiences and education make you a good fit for this position: https://jhsdurham.bamboohr.com/careers/370