Lambton College Looking for Employment Consultant/Job Developer at Petrolia, ON Full Time

This is a full-time support staff Bargaining Unit position reporting to the Manager, Employment Services working 35 hours per week at an hourly rate of $36.19/HR.

Under the direction of the Program Manager, in compliance with the funded program guidelines and College policies, and guided by performance targets, the successful candidate will assist job seekers who are multi- barriered, unemployed and underemployed to explore, access and retain employment and where determined necessary, initiates, develops, and secures direct employment opportunities, meaningful work experience & training placements for unemployed clients. Together with the client, you will develop an individualized Employment Service Plan (ESP); provide ongoing monitoring, coaching and adjustments to the ESP to guide the individual through the interventions to ensure preparation for entry and retention in the labour force.

You will facilitate the Client Service Planning and Co-ordination, (CSPC) through various methods such as face-to-face, virtual and telephone interactions, through group and/or individual activities, on and off-campus locations often shared with community partners.

You will develop employer leads and connections to support all service delivery components of Lambton College Community Employment Services. The successful candidate is responsible for facilitating information sessions/workshops and general health and safety orientation to clients. In addition, you will be responsible for conducting and participating in employer research, job fairs and other related employer focused events to identify target markets and outreach opportunities. These activities may take place on or off site.

Located at the Petrolia Lambton College Community Employment Services site; there is travel throughout Sarnia Lambton on a daily basis for this position, as well as weekly evening hours.

Specific Accountabilities:
•Using a customer centric and collaborative approach with the client the incumbent develops a tailored client Employment Service Plan which is monitored and outcomes managed. •Interviews, assesses and guides the client to explore their career, employment and training goals to direct them to the services most appropriate to achieve successful outcomes. •Works with the client to identify activities, incentives and supports that are most suited to the individual in achieving the desired outcomes.

• Ensures continued support for access to other required services and programs, i.e. literacy, settlement services and any other service(s) that support the client employability and resolve potential stability issues; maintaining ongoing work relationships and rapport with all parties involved, as appropriate.
• Advocates on client’s behalf to gain access to relevant community resources.
• When deemed appropriate and necessary; identifies experiential opportunities, minimizes barriers and create pathways for clients to gain access to employment/training opportunities that align with their skill level and goals to achieve ESP objectives.
• Develops individualized training/placement agreements including determination of the appropriate length of placement, level of financial incentives, monitoring schedule and required assessments/training. Modify training plans and discuss resources to support the training process, as needed.
• Identifying client’s need for support pre/during/post placement experience; develop a support plan and linkages with other community services, mentors and/or employers outlining steps and objectives; monitoring the client/employer relationship, adjusting the plan accordingly to ensure success.
• Reviewing and discussing employability evaluations from the employer to evaluate the outcome of the experience and advise of other options as necessary.
• Develops supportive and strategic relationships with employers to identify and meet human resource needs, labour market opportunities and trends, and to procure direct training/work experience for clients accessing assisted services.
• Interviews, assesses and guides existing and potential employers to identify human resource requirements and proposes business advantages for employers’ participation in the various components of Lambton College Community Employment Services.
• Confirms eligibility, assesses workplace capacity and evaluated commitment to participate in funded programs requiring positive workplace training, on-the-job experiences and hiring of identified clients.
• Procures opportunities for participants seeking training/work experience including apprenticeships, volunteer opportunities, job trials, or part/full time employment that are subsidized or unsubsidized.
• Identifies, educates, and completes documentation to support work placement contracts, training objectives, commitments and financial incentives for each individualized client/employer connection.
• Develops goal and essential skill oriented training plans with cooperation of participant and employer to meet client’s training needs and employer’s expectations for trainee’s performance.
• Provides training on sensitivity/diversity, workplace safety, and accommodation needs, as required by employer/client while monitoring, problem-solving, and supporting client-employer relationship to facilitate success.
• Responds immediately to clients and employers in unpredictable crisis situations by demonstrating effective problem-solving and listening skills, and facilitating access to qualified professionals or organizing case conferences as necessary.
• While adhering to standards for secure and confidential storage and file management, records and reports information, as required in an accurate, complete and timely manner.
• Markets the services available through Lambton College Community Employment Services to business, industry, community organizations and various business associations, through face-to-face, telephone, email or other virtual contact.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3 year diploma/degree in Human Resources Professional / Business Administration/ Career Development
• Minimum of three years of experience as a consultant working with multi-barriered clients requiring career planning or job search assistance and related placement and employment/career advising experience

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $36.19 per hour