Student Centre Coordinator - Join our Dynamic Team!

Community Employment Services is an Employment Ontario Agency providing Employment Services to residents of Oxford County. The Student Centre Coordinator position is a multi-faceted role responsible for the delivery of a wide range of employment support services which includes employability assessment, needs determination, career/employment counselling, case management and workshop facilitation for high school and post-secondary students.

Primary Duties:

• Work individually with clients to assess service needs, evaluate interests and transferable skills, and empower students with job search strategies 
• Counsel, enhance self-esteem and provide support/encouragement to clients throughout the job search process 
• Facilitate (virtually and in person) programs to students ages who require additional job search support when faced with school/life challenges 
• Maintain consistent and accurate casefile data management 
• Provide clients with information and referrals concerning appropriate community resources available
• Work collaboratively with other staff including Employment and Career Consultants, Employer Services Team, Settlement Services and other local social services/community organizations
• Provide mentorship to clients during process and throughout their employment

This opportunity runs from mid May-August 2024 with the expectation that the successful candidate enters or returns to their post-secondary studies in September.

Last day to apply for this role is Tuesday, April 30 2024. 

Education: 

Enrolled in a related Post-Secondary School Program and returning in the fall of September

Experience/ Skills: 

• Knowledge of successful job search strategies 
• Sensitivity to, and understanding of, issues and barriers to employment faced by diverse socio-economic groups
• Group facilitation skills 
• Problem solving skills and resourcefulness in meeting clients support needs
• Familiar with community resources in Oxford County
• Committed to collaborative team approach with a positive attitude towards change
• Empathetic and respectful; value confidentiality
• Possess the ability to motivate others and help them achieve their goals
• Excellent verbal, written communication, organization and customer service skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications