Aboutthe Organization

TheMennonite New Life Centre (MNLC) is a vibrant multi-cultural settlement agencyfor newcomers to Canada. The Centre provides a variety of settlement servicesincluding information/orientation language instruction mental health supportsand capacity building workshops public education and bridging to Centre is a tech-forward charity that utilizes technology solutions to meetthe needs of its stakeholders.

Aboutthe position

Witha primary focus on the mental health sector the Placement Counsellor will workdirectly with participants in the BREM program to help them explore appropriatecareer paths within their field give them guidance and counselling refer themto appropriate services support their search for supervised placementsadvocate for them throughout the placement as well as coach and mentorparticipants where and when needed. This role requires self-driven creativeindependent and highly organized professional who can build and sustaininternal and external stakeholder relationships. This person must also havein-depth understanding of the Ontario labor market; the talent gaps facingemployers and actively seek out placement opportunities that will meet thecareer aspirations of program participants.

Responsibilities

• Advising and coaching participants in the process of seeking and securing placement positions in mental health through identifying opportunities matching postings to participant profiles and teach basic placement applications and networking skills

• Facilitate engaging workshops (pre-designed) to a cohort of participants on job search skills such as resume writing mock interviews information interviews workplace culture and networking that will help participants find suitable paid positions

• Bring in-depth related experience and knowledge in the mental health sector with the support of the Placement Coordinator Program Manager and other staff and instructors

• Coordinate and refer clients to other EO providers for further assistance following up the outcomes

• Responsible for building partnerships with organizations in Ontario to create placement opportunities for clients by conducting ongoing research of and outreach to private practices community resources and programs; Actively recruits organizations and seeks out opportunities including identifying and contacting new prospective organizations

• Plays a hands-on role with participants and placement organizations providing support and monitoring of placements

• Experienced in behavioural based interviewing pre-employment testing and other innovative selection methods an asset

• Conduct group and 1-1 job coaching sessions to help participants explore realistic career paths in the mental health field

• Deliver program info sessions

• Establishes and maintains temporary full-time part-time and alumni mental health related job postings and networking events to be shared with Alumni

• Maintain an active caseload in program database including all file management responsibilities and maintain an active caseload in Apricot and SharePoint

• Perform and register exit survey and 3-6-12months follow ups in a timely manner

• Offer Individual support to participants who struggle throughout the program and refer them to the appropriate services (internally and externally)

• Provide reports on outcomes as outlined in the Project Work Plan as it relates to participant goals

• Support program events admissions documentation and other program related activities as needed.

• Participate in staff meetings and professional development activities.

• Represent MNCL Bridging programs and MNLC at external workshops and meetings.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary education in Psychology Social Work Career and Work Counselling and/or acceptable combination of equivalent experience (job development mental health recruitment career development human resources and/or adult learning).

• 1-3 years of experience working in a similar role.

• Demonstrated success coaching participants in the mental health sector towards employment.

• Experience in job search facilitation coordination.

• Experience with successfully matching program participants with service providers; and specific needs.

• Thorough knowledge of job search and career development including job application processes job development resume writing networking labor market trends and social media platforms such as LinkedIn.

• Knowledge of adult learning principles including facilitation use of digital/social media and/or online learning concepts.

• Demonstrated experience in case and file management.

• Knowledge and experience working with immigrants newcomers internationally professionals and diverse population.

• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills (online facilitation in Zoom/MS Teams and in person).

• Passion for people equality and social justice. Empathy cultural sensitivity and anti-oppression approach.

• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently.

• Ability to work virtually and in-person at any of MNLCs locations (currently primarily Finch location twice day a week) and some evenings

• Exceptional computer literacy skills and above average proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office Client Management Systems Adobe and other similar productivity software.

TheMennonite New Life Center is committed to the values of equity diversity andinclusion. We encourage applications from members of groups that have beenhistorically disadvantaged and marginalized

TheCenter will provide accommodations as needed to ensure fairness in our hiringprocess.

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