Department: Community Development & Services

Division: EO 

Status: Full-Time 

Job Reports to: CDS Program Manager 

Location: Iroquois Falls, ON 

Salary: $29.66 - $35.54 

CLOSING DATE: November 16, 2024         

Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@cdssab.on.ca 

Summary

The Employment Resource Worker is responsible for completing inquiry contacts with prospective applicants. The employee will provide training to both new and approved resource homes, and complete safe assessments and annual assessments.

The CDSSAB vision is to further develop a district service environment that is responsive to community needs, which values the individuality of its residents, is respectful to all who receive and deliver services, and fosters personal and professional growth and teamwork among all employees.

Key Responsibilities of Position

• Provide local labour market information based on contacts with clients, community groups and employers
• Promote and market specific interventions for funding under Ministry Training, Colleges & Universities (MOLTSD) through Employment Ontario
• Disseminate information concerning services, programs and local labour market conditions to Employment Ontario clients
• Complete needs assessments to review a client’s employment situation, identify and clarify employment barriers and develop a return to work action plan that includes R&I, Job Search, Job Matching, Placement & Incentives, Job/Training Retention & referral to Other Employment Ontario Programs (e.g. Second Career, JCP, Apprenticeship)
• Provide employment counselling to assist clients identify and resolve issues in making and carrying out employment-related decisions, define client’s realistic employment goals, identify activities needed to achieve goals
• Agree upon and commit to an action plan intended to move the client towards employment and provide appropriate follow-up and support as client works through the return to work action plan
• Enter the client data, action plan, the interventions and the results in CAMS
• Submit client’s appropriate applications and recommendation for MTCU approval
• Case manage clients for Service Canada programs (e.g. Skills Development for disabled, Youth Skills Link)
• Maintain statistical data for target achievement
• Other related duties as assigned

Core Competencies

• Analysis & Reasoning: Identifies key facts in a range of data. Notices when data appears wrong, incomplete or in need of verification. Distinguishes information that is not pertinent to a decision or solution.
• Communication: Listens to clients and peers and communicates in an effective manner.
• Initiative: Takes independent action to change the direction of events or to achieve positive results.

Core Values

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Empathy
• Professionalism
• Client-focused

Job Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent assessment skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to meet recording demands and responsibilities
• Proficiency in word processing programs and Social Assistance or Employment Ontario software
• Good working knowledge of the full range of programs delivered by the CDSSAB including; Ontario Works, Child Care and Social Housing.

Education & Experience

• University degree in Social Sciences OR a two-year College Diploma in Social Sciences with related experience OR a combination of education/experience acceptable to the employer
• Two years of experience in social services, preferably in the delivery of income maintenance and employment programs

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check
• Use of a vehicle may be required
• Travel may be required
• May be required to work irregular hours
• Must maintain confidentiality
• Bilingualism in accordance with the French Language Services policy
• Additional conditions specific to position
• (Maintain valid driver’s license, out of office work required)

The Cochrane District Services Board is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs. The Board supports diversity in the work environment and ensures that applications from members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the diversification of our workplace are encouraged to apply. CDSB welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

 Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER