Employment Specialist

The successful candidate will have a diploma or degree in areas of Human/Social Services or Employment/Career Counselling, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related field.  Demonstrated success in case management, client support, job developing and/or recruitment is required.  Candidates should be confident in their skills and be committed to maintaining a high level of professionalism.  This is a contract position which includes a 37.5 hour work week and entails service provision throughout Northumberland County.

Required Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Manage case files and facilitate ongoing client support and follow up
• Develop comprehensive employment plans
• Be knowledgeable regarding career assessment, labour market research and job search techniques
• Develop, monitor and support placements/job trials through to successful and sustainable employment
• Conduct employability assessments for Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) clients
• Access the hidden job market to generate job leads
• Conduct outreach/recruitment/cold calls to employers
• Establish collaborative relationships with employers
• Match job requirements with client skills
• Perform job development and job carving for harder-to-serve clients
• Provide job coaching and extensive job retention support
• Market clients to employers; advocate on the client’s behalf
• Assist clients in preparing for employment interviews
• Attend business events/functions in the community
• Develop and facilitate workshops

Watton Employment Services welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Interested applicants should submit their resumes by way of email prior to February 09, 2020:

Ann Newell, Executive Administrator: newell@watton.ca

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.