Job Coach/Job Developer for Mobile Application & Azure Developer Training Program (Contract)

• 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

• In-depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in Social Work Psychology Adult Education or equivalent
• 1-3 years 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

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the citys largest multi-service womens 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 Torontos 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 Health

Please 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.

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