Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $49,329 annually (Level 5), plus comprehensive benefits
Location: 3090 Kingston Rd, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario M1M 1P2
Internal Application Deadline: Monday, June 10, 2024External Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
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YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.The Job Developer will ensure that a targeted number of participants secure: unpaid work placements, subsidized work placements and/or obtain sustainable employment in their primary or related field as well as facilitate the foreign credential recognition process. The Job Developer will also connect with employers for placements and focus groups. The responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the mission and policies of YWCA Toronto.ABOUT YWCA TORONTO
YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. Our programs promote equality, economic security and lives free from violence. We help women, youth and gender diverse people flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence. We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls\xe2\x80\x99 programs and family programs. We also engage in systemic advocacy.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizes and facilitates assessment workshops, employment readiness sessions and other workshops as required;
• Works with participants to determine their individual goals, needs and skills to market to employers, provides personal counselling to the participants and assists them to develop individual action plans;
• Works closely with the Manager for coordinating, planning and implementing of networking and outreach activities to employers;
• Conducts direct marketing of participants to employers to promote specific skills;
• Supports IEHPs who have obtained credential recognition and licensing to find suitable paid or unpaid work placement;
• Recruits employers and outreaches to local healthcare employers to secure subsidized residencies and mentorship opportunities;
• Assists participants in accessing labour market information including job openings, skill requirements and other occupational and sector specific information;
• Provides career exploration opportunities to participants in collaboration with health partners;
• Provides individual or group-based mentorship;
• Hosts networking events for employers, mentors and participants;
• Conducts employer engagement focus groups on program goals and expectations;
• Maintains records and compiles program statistics; prepares reports and correspondences and conducts follow up calls;
• Ensures all job placements and marketing materials for the program are kept current;
• Creates, maintains and updates participant placement related documents and collaborates with the program Manager and Business Administrator on securing all information required for the placement component;
• Develops and maintains community contacts for referrals, wrap-around supports and outreach.

QUALIFICATIONS

• In-depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Adult Education or equivalent. (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
• 3-5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in related field;
• Thorough understanding of issues and barriers faced by women and newcomers to Canada;
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to adapt to program changes when required;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, E-mail, the Internet, Zoom, MS Teams or other videoconferencing applications, database programs; knowledge of a Learning Management System, an asset;
• Healthcare experience and/or healthcare connections, an asset
• Access to a motor vehicle, an asset.

This position is within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants, this position is not secondable.Posting Date: May 31, 2024YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city\xe2\x80\x99s largest multi-service women\xe2\x80\x99s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto\xe2\x80\x99s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public HealthPlease note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring.YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.Powered by JazzHR

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