Overview
Employment Consultant/Job Developer (APP D) Jobs in Petrolia, Ontario at Lambton College
Title: Employment Consultant/Job Developer (APP D)
Company: Lambton College
Location: Petrolia, Ontario
Located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa Nations, for over 50 years, Lambton College has been a ground-breaking institution. Lambton College is a national leader in applied research, teaching methodologies, experiential learning opportunities and future-facing educational innovations. With 13,000+ students from 20 countries around the world, two main campuses in Sarnia, Ontario, and a growing roster of more than 90 diploma, certificate and degree programs, Lambton College offers students flexible learning options with a broad range of programs and courses that incorporate elements of classroom, mobile, hybrid and accelerated educational alternatives.
Lambton College currently ranks third overall in Canada, and second overall in Ontario for Research in addition to maintaining a ranking within the top 4 Colleges for Research in Canada for seven straight years.
At Lambton College, we’re proud of where we have been, but more importantly, where we are going, together. With Caring and Vitality as two of our core values at Lambton College, you know you’ll be joining a team of passionate and fun colleagues.
About The PositionThis is a temporary, full time support staff position replacing a bargaining unit employee. This position will start in April 2024 and end in October 2025. Working 35 hours per week at an hourly rate of $38.01, reporting to the Manager, Employment Services.
Under the direction of the Program Manager, in compliance with the funded program guidelines and College policies, and guided by performance targets, the incumbent assists job seekers who are multi- barriered, unemployed and underemployed to explore, access and retain employment and where determined necessary, initiates, develops, and secures direct employment opportunities, meaningful work experience & training placements for unemployed clients. Together with the client, the incumbent develops an individualized Employment Action Plan (EAP); provides ongoing monitoring, coaching and adjustments to the EAP to guide the individual through the interventions to ensure preparation for entry and retention in the labour force.
The incumbent facilitates the Client Service Planning and Co-ordination, (CSPC) through various methods such as face-to-face, virtual and telephone interactions, through group and/or individual activities, on and off-campus locations often shared with community partners. The incumbent develops employer leads and connections to support all service delivery components of Lambton College Community Employment Services.
The incumbent is responsible for facilitating information sessions/workshops and general health and safety orientation to clients. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for conducting and participating in employer research, job fairs and other related employer focused events to identify target markets and outreach opportunities.
These activities may take place on or off site. There is travel throughout Sarnia Lambton on a daily basis for this position. The position is located at the Petrolia Lambton College Community Employment Services site. This position requires weekly evening hours.
Specific Accountabilities
Using a client centered and collaborative approach, the incumbent develops a tailored Employment Action Plan which is monitored, and outcomes managed.
Interviews, assesses, and guides the client to explore their career, employment and trai…
