Career Development Specialist (Oakville)

Goodwill is hiring, join our growing organization today! We are looking for people just like YOU!

Career Development Specialist works closely with our job seekers, and will determine job seeker suitability and eligibility for the applicable employment program. The Career Development Specialist will work directly with job seekers to develop individual employment action plans and facilitate individual and group employment training sessions.

If you have a passion for making a difference in your community, helping people and the environment – come join Goodwill! We are a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to improving the lives of others through our mission of WORK.

We welcome all backgrounds, knowledge, abilities, and perspectives. No experience is needed as we will help train, coach, and support your path of success. We welcome newcomers to the region to apply.   Grow your career, skills and reach your full potential.

During the recruitment process, accommodation is available upon request.

About Us 

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is a leading non-profit organization committed to changing lives and communities through the power of WORK. Ready to work or not, a job at Goodwill is a path to work readiness. Our organization strives to create a workplace which is welcoming and respectful to all where every employee and member feels valued and supported.   Diversity, equity, accessibility and preserving the environment are important to us.  Building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve is our goal.

Mission: 
Changing Lives and communities through the power of WORK.

Vision: 
Everyone working and thriving in sustainable communities.

Values: 
Inclusion: Embracing all people equally

Compassion: Serving with heart

Aspiring Workforce: Together changing lives through the power of WORK

Respect: Embracing diversity, upholding all people with dignity and trust

Empathy: Ability to walk in each other’s shoes

Why You Will Love Goodwill

We have an amazing team and workplace:

• Diverse, inclusive, and dynamic culture.
• Employer of choice across Southwestern Ontario who meets the Federal Government’s 50/30 challenge for diversity in leadership.
• Commitment to accessibility and mobility (various walking devices and wheelchair accessible work locations).
• Mission-driven organization committed to the Power of Work.
• Environmentally committed to meeting our goal of zero waste on planet earth.
• Respectful, fun, and supportive team and leadership.
• Accredited through CARF International.

Competitive Compensation Package includes:

• Benefits (dental/health) available for full-time and some part-time positions (based on hours worked).
• Registered Pension Plan opportunity for various roles.
• Employee discount at retail locations.

Exciting career training and coaching:

• Equitable access to skills training & coaching, scholarships, and educational credentials.

Supportive Life and Work Opportunities:

• Individual personal and professional development support with Life Coach & Employee Assistance Program.
• Work-life balance with scheduling flexibility.

What You Will Do  

• Accurately assessing job seeker suitability and eligibility for program service, including case conferencing with team members, internal and community partners to discuss job seeker needs.
• Providing job seeker supports, coaching, and counselling.
• Facilitating group-based training sessions focused on employability skills and job placements.
• Reaching out and building relationships with local community groups to market our services.
• Ensuring accurate, timely, and effective case notes are kept for each job seeker enabling proactive decisions and course corrections for the individual employment action plan.
• Ensure timely and accurate data collection and entry.

What We Are Looking For

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in employment or social services.
• Experience handling a large case load.
• Experience working with Employment Ontario or MCCSS programming is an asset.
• Knowledge and/or experience serving job seekers with employment barriers, including disability.
• Sound knowledge of employment counselling and job coaching techniques.
• Strong facilitation skills, both in group setting and one-on-one.
• Solid case noting and record keeping skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound working knowledge of various software including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Able to converse in Arabic would be an asset
• A valid driver’s license and full-time access to a vehicle is an asset.
• The successful candidate will be required to have a Criminal Records Check completed

Interested Individuals are asked to submit a current Resume and Cover Letter quoting CDS Oakville North and e-mail to: [email protected]