YWCA Toronto Looking for Job Coach/Job Developer at Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract

Work Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: $27.10 per hour (Level 5)

Location: 222 Dixon Road, Suite 207, Etobicoke, ON M9P 3S5

Contract Period September 18, 2023 to March 31, 2024

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Join Our Team

YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

The Job Coach/Job Developer for Mobile Application & Azure Developer Training Program is responsible for coordinating the promotion of the program and helping with the selection of candidates who are eligible to enter the IT Mobile Development and Application program. The incumbent will be responsible to do intake and assessment of prospective clients, facilitating employment readiness sessions, providing support and conducting evaluations, working closely with employers to design work placement and pre- employment workshops. The responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the mission and policies of YWCA Toronto.

About Ywca Toronto – Women In Trades And Technology Programs

The Women in Trades and Technology programs provide training and employment service to women and gender diverse people interested in joining the construction, landscape and information technology industries. Programs are funded by MTCU (Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities) and are geared to educate women and gender diverse people about career opportunities in non-traditional occupations and train them in trades-specific programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans and implements all outreach activities for recruiting eligible participants for the IT Mobile Development and Application in consultation with the manager and Seneca College;
• Ensures YWCA social media outlets are updated, prepares and send e-bulletins, post online ads, negotiates print media, TV or radio advertising in consultation with the manager and the Advocacy and Communications department;
• Develops, organizes and facilitates the employment readiness components of the program;
• Provides continuous support to clients and conducts on-going evaluations of clients’ satisfaction and program’s performance in accordance to our funders’ requirements and YWCA Toronto standards;
• Works closely with the Manager for coordinating, planning and implementing of networking and outreach activities to employers;
• Identifies employers who are willing to offer paid or unpaid placements;
• Maintains records and compiles program statistics; prepares reports and correspondences and conducts follow up calls;
• Provides job development counselling, job coaching and job retention support.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Adult Education or equivalent (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
• 3-5 years experience in related field;
• Group Facilitation and Life Skills Training required;
• Access to a motor vehicle with a 2 million liability insurance required;
• Level B Testing would be an asset;
• Counselling approach that is flexible, de-escalates tension, teaches conflict resolution and is focused on success;
• Ability to work within an anti-oppression, feminist framework;
• Ability to deliver culturally sensitive services in a multicultural environment;
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to handle crisis situations effectively both in person and by telephone;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to maintain a positive approach and a professional manner at all times.

Vaccination Policy: – In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health.

How To Apply

Please submit your cover letter and résumé to as a single document: Barbara Hills, Manager of YWCA Women in Trades and Technology at tradesandtechjobs@ywcatoronto.org. Please quote JOB ID number WiTT946 and your name in the subject line.

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is not within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter and email subject line if you are an Employee of YWCA Toronto

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace

Posting Date: August 25, 2023

About YWCA Toronto

YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. We help women and girls flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence. We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls’ programs and family programs; we also engage in systemic advocacy. As part of a national and international movement, the YWCA is a turning point in the lives of 25 million women and girls world wide. We welcome women of all faiths, sexual orientations, races, cultural affiliations and creeds. YWCA Toronto is funded by the United Way Toronto & York Region, the City of Toronto, the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, as well as many corporate sponsors, foundations and individual donors.