Agilec Looking for Employment Coach at Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Agilec is a leading provider of vocational rehabilitation and employment/career transition services across Canada and internationally. Our customers are at the centre of all we do, and our teams are passionate about the positive impacts they make on people’s lives. We are guided by our values and all team members are encouraged and supported to develop their potential.

Role Summary

Utilizing a client-centred approach, in this role the Employment Coach conducts intake/assessments and provides coaching support to develop and implement individualized action plans. The Employment Coach will work with candidates, employers, community partners, and/or trainers to develop strategies that remove barriers, resulting in successful outcomes.

Education

• Completed post-secondary education in relevant field from a recognized Canadian Institute, or its equivalent
• Appropriate certifications and/or training relevant to the field
• Accreditation or eligibility in one of the following: CVRP, RTWDM, RVP, or CCDP

Experience

• Two years related experience
• Employment in case management, counselling, and/or assessment roles
• Collaborative work with community partners, employers, and training providers
• Support to people with disabilities or barriers to employment, including individuals referred from WSIB and/or ODSP programs

Required Skills

• Effective interpersonal, communication, comprehension, and active listening skills
• Interview skills ability to adjust communication style dependent on participant personality and learning style
• Solution-focused coaching skills
• Discuss barriers, employment maintenance issues, and provide honest feedback
• Conflict resolution
• Ability to motivate and empower others through coaching and feedback
• Intermediate user of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Time management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Motivational Interviewing and change facilitation is an asset, internal training provided

Knowledge

• Knowledge of disabling conditions and accommodations
• Understanding of careers and occupations, various job requirements, job search techniques, career planning/counselling, and vocational rehabilitation
• Knowledge of community and government resources available
• Knowledge of local, regional, and provincial labour markets
• Ethical decision-making

Schedule: Hours are flexible within location-specific hours of operation. Extended hours may be required.

We offer our team members attractive compensation, employee and group benefits, training and career development opportunities, and value-added perks*

• Eligibility to receive some benefits may vary according to employment status

At Agilec, we respect and uphold the dignity of everyone we work with. As representatives in the communities we serve, we believe that diversity in our teams makes us stronger. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse backgrounds. Richness in the experiences and opinions of others helps us to provide relevant and inclusive services.

Agilec welcomes and encourages applications from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds. We are committed to providing an accessible, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. When contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in any part of the selection process.

8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday

40 hours per week