Currently Hiring!!
Are you a dynamic, energetic, and creative individual who aspires to have a fulfilling career?
Join the Growing Leads Team!
Elgin and Area
Stratford and Area (17.5-20 hours)
Bruce Grey and Area (17.5-20 hours)
Requirements:
- An undergraduate degree, graduate degree or Community College diploma in Business/Social Services /Human Services/Education or a relevant field of study and a minimum of three years’ experience in a related Business/Social Services /Human Services/Education or relevant sector.
- Flexibility to work hours to accommodate clients’ needs may result in overtime.
- Must be able to provide after-school hours and weekend services.
- Individual skills planning; facilitate workshops, develop modules, train and teach, experiential (work to learn) sessions.
- Understanding of funding legislation, rules and procedures of the service, and the necessity to meet contractual targets set forth across service targets
- Must be able to collect and compile data for tracking, assessment, and reporting
- Capitalize on the internal services offered at Leads to support the clients
- Well informed of external services in the communities that can be activated to support the client’s needs
- Reliable transportationto provide services inthe designated area. A vehicle is required.
- Must be able to provide in-person and some virtual services in the designated area. Redeployment to the outside of the designated area as needed.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Verification of car insurance for business use under your name.
- Bilingual in French or other languages, and First Aid and CPR certification is an asset.
- A current satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Check is required.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada with verification.
- Must be able to provide proof of two doses of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation of a medical exemption or reason related to protected grounds under theHuman Rights Code.
Leads offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities. Hourly wage ranges from $25.00-$30.00 for Youth Coach, immediate Employee Assistance Program, andsupplementary Health and Dental benefits with six months of service completion. Travel reimbursement is $0.64/KM.
If you enjoy Working Conditions that include:
- A dedication to support people in their employment and career path;
- A diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and culture;
- A flexible hybrid model of supporting clients, achieving results and your work-life balance;
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities;
- Influencing others and teamwork;
- Interacting with individuals, family members, staff, visitors and government agencies;
- Travelling to provide services in clients’ and employers’ work locations;
- Accountability-driven with a high level of documentation and data tracking;
- Intermittent physical activity, including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and supporting clients;
Apply today!
Positions are available in
Elgin and Area
Stratford and Area (17.5-20 hours)
Bruce Grey and Area (17.5-20 hours)
Qualified applicantsshould send a cover letter explaining what interests them about the role of Youth Coach and a resume to hiring.committee@leadsservices.com stating “Youth Coach” in the subject line.
Please note: that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
More Information:
Always on the cutting edge and innovative in serving our communities, Leads Employment Services provides specialized employment and skills development services for people with visible and non-visible disabilities and/or barriers in Southwestern Ontario.
Our primary goal is to meaningfully engage employers and people with disabilities and/or barriers to create an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workforce. Since its inception in 1986, Leads has placed over 20,000 individuals in employment.
TheYouth Coachsupports (teach; coach; demonstrate; 1:1; online; group) youth clients: in developing or enhancing employment skills, life skills & leadership skills, initiate and brainstorm with team, including youth, to motivate youth clients, and or develop strategies to support personal and service objectives, assesses labour markets, outreach to employers to promote volunteer or employment opportunities, outreach to job seekers and the community to build trusting relationships and partnerships, civic engagement with not for profits, assist youth mentors to support youth mentees, complete required and legislated documentation. This position is perfect for someone with a Social Services, Business, Human Services or Educational background.
Leads Employment Services is dedicated to recruiting and retaining an inclusive, diverse, and qualified workforce.Leads is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices and endeavours to provide accommodations in the recruitment and interview process upon request. If you are selected for an interview, please notify the hiring committee of your accommodation requirements.
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