Employment Counsellor – Bridge to Work

Location:

YMCA Immigrant Services
Program:  Employment and Education
Position Status:  Full-Time, Contract until March 31, 2028
Compensation:  $43,000 – $46,000

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it inus to shine.

Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charityexists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social isolation,mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our network isspread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the mosturgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessiblechildcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youthto grow and lead, helping to navigate a precarious labour market, deliveringwellness programming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults.

We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone's in their corner, withunconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thoughtpossible. It's your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignitetheir full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant and healthycommunities.

With us at their side, they can Shine On.

As part of your total compensation:

Receivea complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities

Accessto Y at Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your ownhome

Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs

3weeks' Vacation entitlement and paid wellness days

Comprehensive benefits package and pension

Complimentarywellbeing and counselling services

About the Role
Reporting to the Program Coordinator of Employment and Education Program, the Employment Counsellor will assist internationallytrained newcomer professionals in working towards employment in the field of Early Childhood Education.

In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for the recruitment and selection of participants, implementing and facilitating pre-employment workshops and training related to the childcarefield, as well as establishing partnerships with local childcare providers tosecure paid work placements for the participants of the program. This role requires a dynamic individual with experience working with diverse communities,strong facilitation and recruitment skills, and a passion for working with and empowering newcomers.

In this role, you will:

Implement and facilitate the Bridge to Work program, according to program guidelines

Build relationships with participants, employers and community agencies

Outreach and execute the recruitment of potential candidates for the program

Assessclients' employment and education needs through various assessment toolsto determine eligibility and acceptance into the program

Develop,facilitate, deliver and co-ordinate pre-employment training sessionsn
Workwith childcare providers to secure paid work placements for participants

Provide ongoing support to participants, and childcare providers through regularphone or electronic contact

Conduct site visits to monitor placements, job performance and client training plan progress

Provide effective follow-up and support based on the clientele needs

Maintain accurate, up-to-date client files and documentation in client database

Assists with administrative support, as required

Attendworkshops, training, conferences, and staff meetings, as required

Makeclient referrals to other community programs and services, as needed

Take Initiative, solve problems and work with limited supervision

Education and Skills

Qualifications:

Postsecondary degree or diploma in Employment Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Social Services Work and/or possess equivalent education andwork experience

Demonstrated experience working with participants of various cultural and racialbackgrounds with positive outcomes

Demonstratedfacilitation skills

Strongemployer recruitment skills with well-developed networking abilities

Experience in conducting thorough intakes and assessments

Self-motivated and able to work well independently and in a team

Experience& knowledge of Employment Training programs and/or the apprenticeshipsystem

Experience in job development/marketing…