Employment Resource Specialist

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY: The LEEP (Life & Employability Enhancement Program) Employment Resource Specialist is responsible for the day-to-day supervision assignment scheduling and review of peers work quality of programs and services provided in consultation with the supervisor while ensuring a healthy and safe environment. This position provides direct support and assistance to the students including emotional and physical support along with crisis intervention during their scheduled shift.

Note: Not all incumbents perform all of the duties described below but perform a similar range of duties as per the directive of the Team Leader/ Director

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Work Placement Partnership Management:

Develop and maintain relationships with a variety of business and industry representatives to promote and ensure successful participant work experience placement.

Maintain polite and professional communication in person via phone email and mail.

Set up interviews for the participants providing necessary support with employers for the work experience placements (attending interviews as needed).

Prepare and submit all necessary documents associated with LEEP Contracts.

2. Labour Market Intelligence

Remain current on Winnipeg labour market trends and the most effective job search strategies techniques and monitoring of marketplace trends.

On-going internet research of job leads.

Locate job openings for participants based on their individual skills and abilities.

3. Direct participant services

Facilitate check-ins with participants twice a week (Mondays and Wednesdays).

Develop and update participants resumes.

Work with participants on an individual basis regarding their job search progress and activities.

Conduct follow-ups with participants upon leaving program to update employment status.

4. Documentation

Completion of Employee Check In Employer Check In Leaving and 90-day Follow up forms.

Data entry of program information.

Completion of reports and documentation on all program activities.

Collaborate with Program Supervisor and other program staff to develop short term employment plan (work experience placements) and long-term career plans.

5. Administration

Collection of registration documents on the first day of each session.

Preparation and distribution of program materials.

Assist in intake assessments for program eligibility (interviews).

Attend meetings as required.

Perform other position-related duties and tasks as assigned

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:

Governance Board and Councils: None
Internal:

Community Venture personnel from senior management to front line
External:
External community contacts
Student family and care provider supports

Pre-vocational and volunteer agency contacts
Community Living disABILITY Services personnel
Education and health professional resources

MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports directly to: LEEP Team Leader or designate
Direct reports for this position: Responsible for their own time and effort only
May demonstrate work methods to new employees volunteers and/or students.
Participate in staff meetings and training opportunities.
Be familiar with agency policy and procedures and implement into daily tasks.
As required and applicable make suggestions that will improve efficiency working conditions or procedures to management.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT:
Responsible for the wise use of member and program resources.
May be authorized to spend disburse or collect small amounts of cash.
Maintain complete records of financial transactions as per agency policies.
Assist in the completion of inventory as requested.
Responsible for the completion and secure storage of records and documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures and the Department of Families requirements.
Record and report activities behaviours and any incidents which occur during the shift.
Keep accurate documentation as to program vehicle usage and maintenance.
Ensure facility is kept in accordance with agency policies and procedures and the Department of Families requirements.
Perform necessary housekeeping duties and report any maintenance issues as they arise.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Hours of work (i.e. Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (1/2 hour unpaid meal break )
The incumbents typical work environment is a combination of on-line and in person class program facility with minor to moderate amounts of office work and off-site meetings.
Significant amounts of work accompanying students into the community.
Working conditions may include dealing with verbal abuse angry or abusive people.
The incumbent may have little to moderate travel required.
Moderate exposure to hazards: domestic cleaning supplies; handling of waste (garbage) bodily fluids/wastes sharp objects dirt/dust/odor hot equipment (ovens stoves etc.).
Minor to moderate exposure to hazards: physical attack from students and traffic accidents when driving
Minor exposure to hazards: infectious diseases toxic chemicals scabies lice and/or bed bugs emergency response situations (fire bomb threat etc.) and other potentially dangerous situations.

The above responsibilities must be performed in keeping with The Salvation Armys Mission Vision and Values in a professional manner upholding our code of conduct.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Qualifications and Certifications:
The successful job applicant will have completed Post Secondary Education in the health/social services field.
Experience in providing employment education and counselling within a cross-cultural community
Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office email and internet.
Current certification in CPR Emergency First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Equivalent of work and education experience in the related field may be considered
Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements
Knowledge of the Manitoba Labour Market and job search techniques.
Valid Manitoba Class V driver license with the ability to provide own transportation
Winnipeg or RCMP Police Services Check
Child Abuse Registry Check
Adult Abuse Registry Check

Skills and Capabilities
Excellent organization communication and interpersonal skills.
Moderate amount of keyboarding/manual record keeping
Occasional to moderate amounts of physical care (including manual or assisted transfers)
Moderate lifting/packing of program supplies and/or student belongings (where applicable)
Frequent standing sitting walking & reaching
Moderate amount light housekeeping and property maintenance
Occasional use of physical behaviour intervention techniques.
Attentive listening & observation of body language
Continuously monitoring the environment
Significant reading writing arithmetic and computer skills
Significant memory & concentration
Significant reasoning & judgment
Moderate to significant creativity & imagination
Ability to understand students needs
Frequent multi-tasking
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Fluent spoken and written English
Able to handle the physical demands which include lifting/carrying of items generally up to 40 pounds
Ability and willingness to adhere to support promote and further The Salvation Armys Mission Vision and Values

The Salvation Army (TSA) can provide accommodation upon request to all employees when working conditions can be adjusted without causing undue hardship to the ministry unit.

Compensation:

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.