About the role
At Achev, we believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to build a better life and a successful future. For more than 30 years, we have dedicated ourselves to helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential. Today, we are one of the largest providers of employment, newcomer, language, and youth services in the Greater Toronto Area. Our dedicated team of nearly 400 staff delivers a wide range of innovative, high-quality, and personalized programs and services that empower our clients to prosper and our communities to thrive.We thrive in a OneAchev culture where collaboration and an integrated service delivery will positively impact Achev’s resiliency, agility, success, and growth.
Join us in helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential!
Achev’s latest Impact Report: www.Achev.ca
Summary The Workforce Pathways for Women in Senior Care Program offers a solution that brings together key stakeholders to co-design an end-to-end solution to upskill and place immigrant & racialized women in the GTHA, into sustainable careers in seniors’ healthcare. The project will leverage an integrated workforce development service model to help women secure meaningful careers while meeting labour market demands & employers’ talent needs for a resilient and vibrant workforce.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will utilize their previous experience to work with key stakeholders to develop a tailored curriculum for an online pre-employment training program. Organize and facilitate the delivery of customized virtual workshops; assist and support program participants in developing a career and employment plan and provide them with opportunities for skills enhancement and connections with employers.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist the Manager by working in partnership with key stakeholders to develop a customized program curriculum, training, and employment placement of program participants with employment partners.
- Assist the Manager and team with outreach/marketing, recruitment, screening, and selecting applicants for the program.
- Facilitate and deliver customized online workshops and related activities, such as liaising with subject matter experts, recruiting guest speakers, conducting one-to-one assessments, coaching, and mentoring.
- Help/backup as needed to the Workforce Development Coaches.
- Collect and analyze statistics and program evaluation data and draft monthly/quarterly reports for review by the Project Manager.
- In-depth case management, including detailed notes and entry into a database.
- Assist clients with building a portfolio that highlights their employability.
- Provide mentorship to clients with the clear express purpose of coaching them for the Canadian workplace and entry level careers in the senior care sector.
- Provide career exploration and clarification of interests, abilities, skills, education, and experience related to short- and long-term employment goals in a group setting.
- Support individuals for disclosure of disabilities that may affect employment participation.
- Provide supported referral and access to other services, including but not limited to education & training.
- Contact participants after the program ends to offer further individual assistance and determine their achievements in their career action plans.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in business, social services, or related area.
- Minimum 2 years experience working with newcomer and racialized women in an employment-related field.
- Demonstrated experience in some or all aspects of job search, coaching, mentoring, and case management.
- Minimum 2 years experience facilitating job search-related workshops with knowledge of current job search techniques and assessment tools in a group setting to adult learners.
- Demonstrated knowledge of LMI, job search, recruitment and community resources.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups – particularly newcomer, racialized women.
- Demonstrated understanding of community resources, programs, and services.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Goal-oriented, highly organized, flexible and adaptable: with superior time management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of MS, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and online platforms.
- Personality Dimensions, MBTI, COP System or Life Skills Certification, is an asset.
We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We especially welcome applications from members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. So, if you’re excited about this role or another one, please apply on our website www.achev.ca
About Achēv
Achēv is a leading charitable organization that delivers employment, settlement, language, women, youth and technology solutions services in the GTA, throughout Canada and abroad, that is committed to creating faster paths to prosperity for clients. Each year, our dedicated team of 500 staff serves over 100,000 clients through virtual services and multiple in-person locations across the Greater Toronto Area. We are committed to making a positive and lasting difference in the diverse communities we serve.
About the role
At Achev, we believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to build a better life and a successful future. For more than 30 years, we have dedicated ourselves to helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential. Today, we are one of the largest providers of employment, newcomer, language, and youth services in the Greater Toronto Area. Our dedicated team of nearly 400 staff delivers a wide range of innovative, high-quality, and personalized programs and services that empower our clients to prosper and our communities to thrive.We thrive in a OneAchev culture where collaboration and an integrated service delivery will positively impact Achev’s resiliency, agility, success, and growth.
Join us in helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential!
Achev’s latest Impact Report: www.Achev.ca
Summary The Workforce Pathways for Women in Senior Care Program offers a solution that brings together key stakeholders to co-design an end-to-end solution to upskill and place immigrant & racialized women in the GTHA, into sustainable careers in seniors’ healthcare. The project will leverage an integrated workforce development service model to help women secure meaningful careers while meeting labour market demands & employers’ talent needs for a resilient and vibrant workforce.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will utilize their previous experience to work with key stakeholders to develop a tailored curriculum for an online pre-employment training program. Organize and facilitate the delivery of customized virtual workshops; assist and support program participants in developing a career and employment plan and provide them with opportunities for skills enhancement and connections with employers.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist the Manager by working in partnership with key stakeholders to develop a customized program curriculum, training, and employment placement of program participants with employment partners.
- Assist the Manager and team with outreach/marketing, recruitment, screening, and selecting applicants for the program.
- Facilitate and deliver customized online workshops and related activities, such as liaising with subject matter experts, recruiting guest speakers, conducting one-to-one assessments, coaching, and mentoring.
- Help/backup as needed to the Workforce Development Coaches.
- Collect and analyze statistics and program evaluation data and draft monthly/quarterly reports for review by the Project Manager.
- In-depth case management, including detailed notes and entry into a database.
- Assist clients with building a portfolio that highlights their employability.
- Provide mentorship to clients with the clear express purpose of coaching them for the Canadian workplace and entry level careers in the senior care sector.
- Provide career exploration and clarification of interests, abilities, skills, education, and experience related to short- and long-term employment goals in a group setting.
- Support individuals for disclosure of disabilities that may affect employment participation.
- Provide supported referral and access to other services, including but not limited to education & training.
- Contact participants after the program ends to offer further individual assistance and determine their achievements in their career action plans.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in business, social services, or related area.
- Minimum 2 years experience working with newcomer and racialized women in an employment-related field.
- Demonstrated experience in some or all aspects of job search, coaching, mentoring, and case management.
- Minimum 2 years experience facilitating job search-related workshops with knowledge of current job search techniques and assessment tools in a group setting to adult learners.
- Demonstrated knowledge of LMI, job search, recruitment and community resources.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups – particularly newcomer, racialized women.
- Demonstrated understanding of community resources, programs, and services.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Goal-oriented, highly organized, flexible and adaptable: with superior time management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of MS, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and online platforms.
- Personality Dimensions, MBTI, COP System or Life Skills Certification, is an asset.
We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We especially welcome applications from members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. So, if you’re excited about this role or another one, please apply on our website www.achev.ca
About Achēv
Achēv is a leading charitable organization that delivers employment, settlement, language, women, youth and technology solutions services in the GTA, throughout Canada and abroad, that is committed to creating faster paths to prosperity for clients. Each year, our dedicated team of 500 staff serves over 100,000 clients through virtual services and multiple in-person locations across the Greater Toronto Area. We are committed to making a positive and lasting difference in the diverse communities we serve.