21 Oct
Algonquin College
Ottawa
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Department:
Community Employment Services
Position Type:
Full-Time Support
Salary Range:
$39.34-$45.59-Hourly
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36.25
Anticipated Start Date:
November 18, 2024
Length of Contract:
2 months
Posting Information
This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.
Posting Closing Date:
October 25, 2024
Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Manager, Community Employment Services, the Employment Consultant assists job seekers to obtain suitable employment.
This support includes the implementation of a case management model and the development of an individual Employment Action Plan. Supports may include pre-employment and life-stabilization services; providing financial assistance to remove temporary barriers to participation in the labour market; outreach to employers to match clients to job vacancies; determining financial incentives for employers; continued guidance/advise to clients to successfully reach their employment goal. Extensive monitoring will occur throughout the progression of the Employment Action Plan, and for a twelve-month period following the client’s success in obtaining suitable and sustainable employment.
To establish the degree of service required for each client, the Employment Consultant utilizes the “client segmentation model” and the common assessment tool.
The Employment Consultant secures job opportunities by contacting potential employers to discuss job vacancies; assists the employer in determining a client training plan and determines the amount of financial incentive to be provided to the employer. The Employment Consultant matches and places clients with the required skills, completes all necessary documentation and provides on-going support to both employer and client while on placement.
The Employment Consultant provides on-going support through the case management of each client and keeps accurate documentation and data collection of each interaction. The individual maintains statistically relevant information through established data management systems. The Employment Consultant collaborates with other staff and other community agencies to provide a seamless continuum of services to unemployed individuals.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Employment/Career Counselling,
Social Work or Human Resources or equivalent;
- Minimum of five (5) years previous experience in employment advisement or career development guidance to a diverse client group including social assistance recipients or individuals with disabilities.
*This position is paid at Payband I
*Vacancy is for P21272
This position requires regular on-site work at Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus
Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at **************@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
▶️ Employment Consultant - Appendix D/Temporary Assignment
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