13571- Employer Specialist

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.•Toronto, ON

6d•CA$28 - CA$30•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employer Specialist is responsible for establishing long-term relationships with local employers in the health sector to support their recruitment needs and to create work experience opportunities that lead to sustainable employment for Internationally-Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs). The Employer Specialist works collaboratively with the Case Managers in supporting IEHPs in obtaining successful and sustainable employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Social Sciences, Social Work, Career Development or Vocational Rehabilitation
Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) or equivalent designation or demonstrated plan to pursue a similar designation
Two years of work experience in a social service environment as a job developer, employer liaison, job coach and/or employment case manager
Experience in connecting with employers to provide job experience for clients
Experience and knowledge in career counseling
Experience in working with individuals with complex barriers and a broad range of cultural backgrounds
Experience in facilitating workshops and group activities
Knowledge of labour market trends and information in Ontario
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build partnerships with employers, community agencies and other stakeholders
Ability to provide job search support for internationally trained professionals
Ability to conduct and interpret client needs assessments
Ability to support clients in developing realistic and achievable Action Plans
Ability to establish and maintain mentor/coach relationships with participants
Ability to communicate effectively with employers and other stakeholders
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Excellent technical skills in MS Office and web-based applications
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence in service delivery
Criminal Record Check Required
Ability to work at multiple outreach locations across Greater Toronto
Ability to work occasionally on weekends and evenings as required

Responsibilities

Makes cold calls and conducts online/in-person meetings with potential employers to develop work placement opportunities that match project participants’ skills, training, work experience, interests, and career goals.
Maintains productive ongoing relationships with existing employers and actively reaches out to establish relationships with new employers.
Provides individualized support to employers in enhancing their ability to better hire, develop, and retain IEHPs.
Communicates with community partners and employers for marketing and client referrals.
Works collaboratively with Case Managers to understand IEHPs’ needs and occupational goals.
Customizes participants’ resumes to fit identified opportunities and conducts mock interviews to prepare participants for job interviews.
Identifies and develops a strategic service plan that serves both the employers’ hire, and project’s placement needs.
Performs to achieve weekly and monthly placement goals in accordance with project targets.
Works with participants individually to identify and match a suitable employer for the Targeted Work Experience intervention.
Develops a Targeted Work Experience Training Schedule with the participant and employer to specify the placement objectives, goals, milestones, and expected outcomes for the placement.
Provides ongoing support to both participants and employers to ensure training and development objectives are being met.
Provides professional mentoring or networking opportunities for participants to continue to enhance their employability.
Keeps track of participant’s progress and provides regular follow-up support and guidance to every case-managed client.
Provides participants with job maintenance support to achieve sustainable and permanent employment after the targeted work experience period.
Follows up with participants on a bi-weekly basis to consistently support, guide, and motivate them.
Monitors clients who participate in the Targeted Work Experience intervention and provides ongoing support as required.
Provides intensive training and guidance to prepare participants to be ready for the work experience placement.
Manages the employers' database and organizes participants’ files.
Updates Case Managers on participants’ progress in achieving the goals outlined in their Action Plan.
Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as required.