Job Coach / Job Developer

Job title:

Job Coach / Job Developer

Company

YWCA Toronto

Job description

Position: Job Coach/ Job Developer for YWCA Mobile Application & Azure Developer Program (Note: This is not a technical IT role. Please read the full job description, as an IT background is not the priority.)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $49,329 annually (Level 5), plus comprehensive benefits
Location: 222 Dixon Road, Suite 207, Etobicoke, ON M9P 3S5Contract Period: November 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027
Internal Application Deadline: Friday, October 18, 2024
External Application Deadline: Monday, October 21, 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 Coach/Job Developer is responsible for coordinating the promotion of the program and assisting with the selection of candidates who are eligible to enter the Mobile Application and Azure Cloud Developer program. The incumbent will be responsible for intake and assessment of prospective participants, facilitation of employment readiness sessions, providing support and conducting evaluations, working closely with employers to design work placement and pre-employment workshops. The responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the mission and policies of YWCA Toronto.ABOUT YWCA TORONTO – WOMEN IN TRADES & TECHNOLOGY (WITT)
The Women in Trades and Technology programs provide training and employment service to women and gender diverse people interested in joining the construction, landscape and information technology industries. Programs are geared to educate women and gender diverse people about career opportunities in non-traditional occupations and train them in trades-specific programs.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and implements all outreach activities for recruiting eligible participants for the Mobile Application and Azure Cloud Developer program in consultation with the Manager and Seneca Polytechnic;
• Organizes all intake activities for the program including arranging orientation sessions, preparing intake forms, confirming participants attendance, verifying applicants’ documentation;
• Works with the Manager and Program Coordinator at Seneca Polytechnic to deliver integrated and seamless services to participants, problem solves and implement all aspects of the program;
• Develops, organizes and facilitates the employment readiness components of the program;
• Identifies employers who are willing to offer paid or unpaid placements, including wage subsidies incentives;
• Responsible for securing paid or unpaid placements for 75% of the group participants;
• Maintains records and compiles program statistics; prepares reports and correspondences and conducts follow up calls;
• Provides job development counselling, job coaching and job retention support;
• Overall responsibility for employer and participants relations including orienting employers to participants needs, mediating contentious issues, negotiating participants work experience placement.

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);
• 1 – 3years’ experience in related field;
• Group Facilitation Skills or Life Skills Training required;
• Counselling approach that is flexible, de-escalates tension, teaches conflict resolution and is focused on success;
• Ability to work within an anti-oppression, feminist framework;
• Ability to deliver culturally sensitive services in a multicultural environment;
• Application of strong judgment skills to evaluate employer/participant suitability;
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to handle crisis situations effectively both in person and by telephone;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel e-mail, Internet, and video conferencing platforms such as Zoom or Teams;
• Ability to maintain a positive approach and a professional manner at all times;
• Access to a motor vehicle with a 2 million liability – an asset.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
• Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
• Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
• Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional Development

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. 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: October 8, 2024YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s 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’s 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.

Expected salary

$49329 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:14:21 GMT

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