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The Employment Consultant identifies clients with challenges in the areas of market perception, skills, and experience, and matches them with employers for both paid and unpaid work placements. Training and coaching of both employer and client will be required. The Employment Consultant is responsible for developing employer relationships in the community to access the hidden job market. The Employment Consultant is responsible for assisting clients and/or employers to resolve issues that may impact the client’s ability to maintain employment.
- Assist clients to identify employment barriers and in securing appropriate employment and/or educational goals
- Assist clients with career decision making
- Develop / deliver career-oriented and employment retention workshops
- Work with the IES team to assist all clients in obtaining employment, and/or training
- Refer clients out to appropriate community services as needed
- Contact clients to verify their current employment status
- Maintain regular contact providing pre-employment assistance through vocational advice, job search training, skill development, work preparation outlined in the Employment Action Plan, supporting a clients return to employment
- Assist with the promotion of the Glengarry Inter-Agency Group’s (GIAG) Integrated Employment Services
A valid driver’s class G license is required for this position.
A Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) or another police service is required.
