Be the Spark! Join our passionate Employment & Community team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Job Developer provides a range of assessment and counseling services in order to determine adult participants’ eligibility and employment needs, as well as extensive sales and marketing strategies to attract employers to utilize the program. The Job Developer will prepare adult participants for employment through the facilitation of workshops and consultation with employers to secure employment and placement opportunities. The Job Developer will work, and be part of service delivery, within a fast-paced employment centre offering multiple program opportunities for adults with barriers.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct adults participants’ case-management including needs and risk assessment, contracting, implementation and follow-up as it pertains to employment/vocational goals and other member needs. Identification and assessment of members’ need for job coaching.
• Assist adults in the development of appropriate work habits, behaviors and attitudes for the workplace. Responsible for communicating members’ level of risk to staff.
• Actively recruits employers and seeks out job placement opportunities, including identifying and contacting new prospective employers in industries/labor market that members have identified as area of interest.
• Develop and monitor training plan and agreements with participants and employer. Act as a liaison between adult participants and employer.
• Conduct ongoing research of and outreach to employers, community resources and programs.
• Facilitate, develop, and evaluate group/individual training with regards to pre-employment and job maintenance issues.
• Provide documentation and handle confidential data in accordance with the YMCA and funder’s standards.
• Participate in the compilation of internal and external reports and statistical data. Quality assurance with respect to assigned tasks to ensure compliance with program standards.
• Understand the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with staff, volunteers and members.
• Other related duties as assigned

You bring:

• University degree or community college diploma in Career and Work Counselling Planning, Business, Human Resources Management, Social Services, and/or related fields

• Minimum of two years related experience including job coaching, sales/marketing, recruitment and file management.
• Experience working with adults with barriers
• Must be results-oriented, able to motivate and inspire self and others
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with adult participants, staff and volunteers; excellent written communication skills
• Flexibility regarding assigned work hours and location
• Access to a motor vehicle is required for this position, as extensive travel within the region is required
• Able to provide excellent service delivery
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
• Able to visualize, understand and articulate YMCA outcomes

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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