Employment Outreach Program Coordinator

Work setting

• Correctional facility
• Community service organization

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
• Perform administrative tasks
• Assess need for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training and refer clients to the appropriate services
• Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
• Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Additional information

Security and safety

• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload
• Overtime required

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Parking available