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Employment Consultant/Job Developer (RPT) Jobs in Wallaceburg, Ontario at Lambton College
Title: Employment Consultant/Job Developer (RPT)
Company: Lambton College
Location: Wallaceburg, 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 regular part-time support staff Bargaining Unit position reporting to the Manager, Employment Services working 24 hours per week at an hourly rate of $34.82. This position will be based at 1416 Dufferin Ave in Wallaceburg, working 9am – 4pm Monday through Thursday.
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 will assist employers with their recruitment needs by marketing a full range of program capabilities with a particular emphasis on Employment Ontario offerings. Liaison functions are normally of a proactive nature.
The incumbent is responsible for conducting labour market research and identifying target markets through which to promote client capabilities that effectively attract new employers to provide meaningful work experiences for clients.
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 training goals. Works with the client to identify activities, incentives and supports that are most suited to the individual in achieving their desired outcomes.
Maintain up-to-date client records and files in accordance with funded program Guidelines and departmental procedures.
Advocates on client’s behalf to gain access to relevant community resources and ensures continued support for access to services.
Develops, and secures direct employment opportunities, meaningful work experience and training for clients. The incumbent de…
