Employment Coach, Social Work

Overview

Languages:

English

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

Relocation costs not covered by employer

Community-based agency

Private employment service agency

Employment agency services

Data processing and computers

Responsibilities

Assess need for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training

Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals

Refer clients to the appropriate external services

Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews

Perform administrative tasks

Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them

Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information

Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia

Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Coaching

MS Office

Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Power Point

MS Windows

MS Word

Database software

Word processing software

Data processing and systems

Area of work experience

Community service organization

Additional information
Security and safety

Basic security clearance

Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

Own vehicle

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Work under pressure

Tight deadlines

Attention to detail

Personal suitability

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Values and ethics

Accurate

Initiative

Organized

Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Veterans

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

Supports for visible minorities

Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees

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