JOB TITLE: Life Skills and Vocational Coach
DIVISION: Employment
PROGRAM: Toronto Youth Job Corps
CONTRACT PERIOD: 3 months
# HRS/ WEEK: 40 hours/week
WAGE RATE: $27.50 per hour
Job Summary
West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre (WSNCC) offers neighbourhood programs and services designed to enhance the well-being of people in the context of their community, culture and environment. By way of an adaptive service framework, the Centre fosters social interaction and mutual aid, personal growth, mental and physical health, environmental education and awareness, self-help and community participation. Learn more at www.wsncc.org.
The Life Skills and Vocational Coach ensures that the monthly intake targets are met within the fiscal year. Provides on going support & guidance to participants. Ensures that all required documentation is carried out within the context of the Agency’s Mission, Board approved policies & organizational practices and Funder’s criteria.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Responsibilities:
- Books appointments & accepts incoming referrals from various community agencies
- Conducts initial needs assessment & interviews of potential clients
- Identifies motivation level, barriers, education, prior work experience & upcoming appointments with clients
- Makes referrals to appropriate sources and or other Government/Community agencies
- Performs Case Management & monitors intake and client data base and files
- Oversees Mentoring component and mentor pool
- Maintains regular contact with clients at least once a month for follow ups, support and guidance
- Researches, documents, designs & delivers a variety of Life & Employability skills workshops
- Completes file work adhering to funders standards & maintains case notes
- Provides assistance & tools with clients job search such as resumes & cover letters
- Conducts one on one counselling pertaining to barriers to employment
- Works with clients individually and in groups to explore & discuss solutions to problematic situations while promoting ownership of responsibilities & a philosophy of self reliance
- Identifies clients short & long term goals and assist them in this process by providing steps to achieve their potential (Educational options, Health, Housing etc.)
- Attends weekly staff meetings and rotates Chairperson & Secretarial role as required
- Assists with program specific special events and fundraising initiatives
- Attends Volunteer Recognition Night, Annual General Meeting and participates in UW Campaign
- Participates in and supports agency-wide special events and fundraising initiatives
- Participates in agency wide committee(s)
- Ensures an approach that displays a positive attitude, sensitivity and understanding towards people of all abilities, backgrounds and orientation
- Carries out other duties as assigned
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday. Occasional evenings and weekends as required.
Qualifications:
- To perform this job an individual must be objective, non judgmental in their approach & have experience in various counseling techniques in order that the clients needs, personality & employment barriers can be addressed in an open environment.
Education: Degree/ Diploma in Social Service Field/ Employment Counselling or equivalent
Experience: 5 years experience working with youth with multiple barriers. Related youth work experience in Employment Counseling Field and workshops facilitation.
Skills:
- Knowledge of employment counseling techniques including assessments, interviewing & job search
- Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, time management & team building
- Ability to adapt to a variety of changes within the job
- Excellent listening & communication skills
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Knowledge of various counseling techniques
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
Work is set in an office environment, usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We thank all applicants for their interest in WSNCC. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates interviewed for the position will be informed of the outcome of the recruitment process.
The WSNCC is committed to reflecting the communities we serve and to nurturing a respectful and inclusive work environment for all. We encourage qualified applicants of all ages, races, colours, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations to apply. Candidates invited for an interview are encouraged to inform the [email protected] in confidence of their accommodation requirements.
Pay: $27.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
