employment specialist

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Tasks:

• Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals.
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems.
• Refer clients to the appropriate external services.
• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews.
• Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients.
• Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information.
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals.
• Provide job training and support.
• Ascertain facts on issues such as reason for loss of employment and availability for work.
• Advise job applicants on employment requirements and terms and conditions of employment.

Computer and technology knowledge:

MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. MS Word.

Area of work experience:

Community service organization.

Security and safety:

Vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information:

Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence.

Personal suitability:

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

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Mileage paid.

Other benefits:

• Free parking available.
• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).
• Wellness program.