The Neighbourhood Group (TNG) is a multi-service agency that includes Central Neighbourhood House and Neighbourhood Link Support Services. Job JOB OPPORTUNITY #N2016 -18 Youth Employment Counsellor/Facilitator- Contract GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Manager, Employment Services, Neighbourhood Link, this position facilitates employment programs to youth and implements strategies to employers and educational institutions in order to support clients’ successful re-entry into the workforce, maintain employment, or obtain further education. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Implement marketing and outreach strategies to encourage the target population and employers to become involved with the project 2. Facilitate programs to assist clients to develop life and job search skills, and to access further education and employment. 3. Liaise with community professionals and employers to create competitive employment opportunities, to determine employer needs and to clarify job requirements 4. Establish relationships with community and social service organizations for the purpose of providing information and referrals, to increase understanding of community needs and to promote awareness of the needs of youth 5. Make presentations to individual employers and business groups as required 6. Work with clients to develop Action Plans; assisting them to establish realistic career goals, to secure employment and/or determine training options 7. Assist clients to develop tools for job search success, such as resumes, and interview skills 8. Negotiate placement with employers for individual clients and evaluate work sites’ safety standards 9. Monitor placements, oversee training plan development and conduct on-going follow-up 10. Solicit input from the target population and work with them to address issues within their communities 11. Prepare reports, maintain files, complete monthly statistics, and perform other appropriate duties as required REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS: A Diploma in career and employment counselling or relevant equivalent education from a recognized institution. Three or more years of related professional experience working with youth, preferably in an employment context. Experience in recruiting, engaging and maintaining relationships with employers Experience in employment workshop development, facilitation and evaluation A thorough understanding of the objectives of the project and knowledge of the community; its members, businesses, and resources. The ability to work with minimal supervision, and to organize and coordinate activities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The skill and patience to deal with and resolve the concerns, conflicts and issues expressed by clients, staff, volunteers, and others in a professional, respectful manner. Strong knowledge of labour market issues, and the willingness to upgrade education. Preparedness to experience occasional exposure to unsanitary conditions, contagious disease, irate and abusive persons. This is a brief summary. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. Terms: This is a full time, contract, bargaining unit position for 12 weeks. Pay Rate: $44,850 annually, Level 6, Step 1, prorated to the hours of work. Posting Date: Nov. 10, 2016. Closing: 4:00 pm, Nov. 21, 2016 To apply, submit your resume and cover letter with “YECF, Job # N2016-18” in the subject line of your email or fax to: Human Resources, The Neighbourhood Group, 349 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON M5A 2V8 Fax: 416 – 925-1545 E-mail: careers@cnh.on.ca TNG is committed to reflecting the communities we serve and to nurturing a respectful and inclusive work environment for all. We encourage qualified applicants of all ages, races, colours, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations to apply. Candidates invited for an interview are encouraged to inform Human Resources in confidence of their accommodation requirements. .