employment coach

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Business and/or industry. Community-based agency. Employment agency services. Tasks: Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals. Refer clients to the appropriate external services. Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews. Perform administrative tasks. Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them. Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment. Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. MS Word. Database software. Area of work experience: Community service organization. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Vulnerable sector check. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Excellent oral communication. Values and ethics. Initiative. Organized. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you live near the job location?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: To be determined. Day. Weekend. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Other benefits: Free parking available. Parking available.