Employment Counsellor/ Mentoring Coach - North, #8093

Employment Counsellor/ Mentoring Coach, Job ID #8093

Newcomer Pathways into Skilled Trades
Full-time/ Currently Hybrid – 35 hours per week / Until March 31st 2024 with possibility of renewal / Starting ASAP / North
Who Is JVS
JVS Toronto believes that every individual has opportunities for employment. Since 1947, JVS Toronto has been giving the power of employment and improved learning serving 10,000 new individuals annually through career, employment, and assessment services in Toronto and York Region. We also help businesses recruit the workforce they need to be successful. JVS Toronto is a registered charity and receives generous funding to provide most of our services without charge. Learn about the work we do: www.jvstoronto.org.
Our employees benefit from a group benefit plan, a friendly work environment, monthly wellness initiatives, access to an employee assistance program (EAP), opportunities for continuous learning and a variety of corporate discounts. JVS Toronto also offers permanent employees a generous vacation package, a pension plan in addition to paid sick time, family care and wellness days.
Program Overview
Funded by Immigration Refugees Citizenship of Canada (IRCC), Newcomer Pathways into Skilled Trades pilot project will prepare internationally experienced skilled trades individuals for the Trade Equivalency Assessment (TEA). Project will support them every step of the way as they gain the Red Seal or Certificate of Qualifications they need to start working in Ontario.
JVS Toronto offers a range of mentoring services, including online mentoring, group mentoring, and in-person mentoring. Individual in this role will be supporting our various mentoring initiatives.
Reporting to the Manager, Newcomer Pathways into Skilled Trades, the individual in this position will provide direct client services in the areas of needs assessment, employment preparation, referral to community resources and support services, case management; and performs related duties as required. This position oversees Skilled Trades Equivalency Assessment (TEA) clients.
We’re looking for a proactive and self-motivated individual who will:

• Screen and match mentors/mentees, conduct online mentor/mentee orientation and secure mentoring matches
• Liaise with job development services, accrediting bodies, professional associations, government departments and other social, employment and community agencies as needed to facilitate clients’ progress
• Assistance to be provided in the areas of: skilled trades licensing/certification requirements, career path exploration, micro credential opportunities or other identified pre-employment needs
• Assist clients in identifying training opportunities to develop job search skills and job search strategies
• Support, follow-up and monitor clients at pre-determined intervals as they progress through the TEA process
• Maintain file case notes, and appropriate documentation to reflect clients’ progress
• Provide individual employment counselling and program referrals in the office and online
• Case manage and monitor mentoring relationships to ensure mentee/mentor goals are met
• Provide general labour market information to clients
• Assess need for additional assistance such as financial aid and/or further vocational training/skills upgrading and make appropriate referrals
• Develop and deliver mentoring training content and program outreach as needed
• Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background, career goals etc. using Employment Intake Assessment tool
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling, or Social Services or a related program with 1-2 years of employment counselling experience
• Demonstrated ability to work in coordination and collaboration with community partners and other services providers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong understanding of anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices.
• Experience working, training or coaching adults in a technical trade is an asset
• Able to work independently, seek out new information, engage in self-directed learning and make the connections necessary to effectively support program participants
• Computer literate; the ability to learn systems used by the agency (ie. SalesForce)
• Experience working with newcomers to Canada and a strong understanding of barriers to social and economic participation
• A clear Police Vulnerable Sector check is required for this position
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills

Our ideal candidate will also have:

• Employment Ontario knowledge and exposure
• Fluency in Arabic or Spanish
• Demonstrated foundational knowledge of skilled trades occupations and the trades equivalency assessment process

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume & covering letter here.
JVS Toronto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodation in order to submit your application, please contact HR.
JVS Toronto embraces diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest in our agency, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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