Employment Consultant

Employment Consultant

CSE Consulting is currently seeking a motivated, compassionate, goal-driven employee to join our team! CSE is hiring a full-time Employment Consultant based out of our Kemptville office. The Employment Consultant will work with an assigned caseload of clients and provide a range of supports to clients and their employers for the purpose of ensuring clients maintain their employment. They will develop a positive relationship with the client, motivating and supporting the client to achieve sustainable employment and increase self-sufficiency. The Employment Consultant will work with a variety of client groups facing multiple barriers to employment, ensuring successful outcomes while working to achieve contract deliverables. Preference will be given to candidates experienced working with diverse groups and vulnerable populations, as well as certifications and/or education related to employment services, job development, and human services. If you are looking for a fun, engaging, supportive work environment where you get the added benefit of helping those in our community, then we would love for you to apply! Please follow application instructions at the end of this ad to be considered.

Some additional benefits of working at CSE include:

-a focus on continuous education and professional development opportunities

-competitive wage above the local living wage

-group insurance benefits

-3 weeks’ vacation annually after first year and paid personal leave days

-a supportive team that understands the importance of work-life balance

Case Management Duties

Work one-on-one with clients to determine their employment and/or training needs

Develop and maintain relationships with community stakeholders and employers as part of generating and managing client referrals

Maintain timely and accurate client records, monitor, evaluate and report client progress following Ministry prescribed documents and processes

Conduct assessments to understand and document the client’s employment-related strengths, needs, abilities and skills

Support and develop an individualized employment action plan to support the client’s journey to securing long-term employment

Provide pre-employment assistance through vocational advice, job search training, skills development and work preparation

Continually review the local labour market to identify and pursue suitable employment opportunities

Support client with awareness and referral to community resources

Support walk-in clients as required including covering the front during lunch hours

Provide monitoring/support for both clients and employers on the job and facilitate interventions as required, e.g., job coaching, accommodations, training, etc.

Assist the client and/or employer to resolve issues that may impact employment retention

Provide services in a manner that is welcoming, safe and professional and ensure that client privacy is protected

Promote and facilitate itinerant employment services to communities where the need is identified

Organize and facilitate employment, life skills and training related workshops, as required

Attend community and program related meetings and events when requested

Respect and follow CSE Consulting Policies and Procedures

Qualifications

{Post-secondary diploma/degree in a related field, or a combination of related education and work experience

Experience coaching and mentoring clients and working with individuals facing complex barriers

Strong case management, documentation, data entry, report writing, and digital literacy skills

Knowledge of the local labour market, community resources, government programs, job search techniques, career development and issues related to unemployment, various careers and occupations and their job requirements

Adhere to guidelines set out in government funded programs and achieve individual and team targets

Ability to prioritize a busy schedule with the potential of back-to-back meetings

Solid understanding of confidentiality and professional codes of conduct

Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; travel throughout Leeds Grenville may be required

Flexibility to work inter-office as required

Employment conditional on obtaining a criminal record check

To be considered an asset:

Experience connecting clients with employers and providing on-the-job coaching experience

Knowledge of Employment Ontario Programming & EOIS CaMS/CaseFLO

Bilingualism

Salary commensurate with experience with a range of $24-25/hour for a 37.5 hour work week. 

HOW TO APPLY 

Please forward your resume and cover letter, in one document, to tracy@cseconsulting.com  indicating “Employment Consultant” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until 4 pm, Friday, June 21, 2024. We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CSE Consulting is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and to provide employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe in building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community and encourage applications from members of all designated groups. Accommodations will be made available throughout the hiring process for applicants with a disability. Please kindly makes your needs known in advance.