Employment Retention Specialist at YMCA

Make a difference as an Employment Retention Specialist with the YMCA of the National Capital Region. Help unemployed individuals, focusing on job retention and career success for diverse clients in the community.

This role requires dedication to the YMCA's mission and values, emphasizing responsibility, respect, and inclusion. The ideal candidate will excel in client case management, needs assessment, and job coaching, supporting clients to overcome barriers to employment. You'll be integral in achieving strategic targets and ensuring effective follow-up for job placements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide clients in developing workplace habits and behaviors

• Recruit employers and seek job placement opportunities

• Develop and monitor training plans with clients

• Liaise between clients and employers effectively

• Support job retention for clients over 12 months

Requirements:

• Degree in Employment Counseling or related field

• Experience in employment counseling and case management

• Fluent in English; bilingualism is an asset

• Intermediate computer literacy in Microsoft Suite

• Valid work permit for Canada required

Support the YMCA's mission while enhancing job retention and client success throughout the National Capital Region.
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