Miziwe Biik

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Consistently manage an ongoing caseload of up to 100 clients
• Assist unemployed Aboriginal clients in the GTA to obtain employment
• Conduct intake interviews to identify client needs relevant to Employment Ontario and Miziwe Biik services
• Provide employment counselling using the Common Assessment Process
• Work with each active job ready client to develop a return-to-work action plan
• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients to develop job readiness skills and job search strategies through
in-house Pre-Employment Skills Development Programs and Employment Ontario workshops
• Create and manage and email database to advise clients of current employment opportunities, on-the-job training projects and  skills based training programs within the GTA
• Identify client suitability for Targeted Wage Subsidy and Job Creation Programs
• Assist clients with the application process for obtaining Band Funding for Academic purposes
• Identify opportunities for cost sharing initiatives with other funding sources
• Responsible for timely accurate case management including inputting interventions, action plans, updating, closing clients files in EOS CAMS (Employment Ontario Case Management System)
• Responsible for ongoing follow-up with clients who are actively job searching and participating in skills based training programs
• Provide advocacy with regards to government support programs including Ontario Works, EI, ODSP, WSIB etc.

Qualifications:
• Able to consistently contribute towards department goals and objectives
• Must work well in a TEAM environment
• Knowledge of employers and grassroots agencies within the Aboriginal community
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Conflict Resolution skills
• Ability to work one-on-one with clients  who may or may not have barriers to employment
• Competent assessing clients job readiness including providing assistance with cover letter writing, resume development job search techniques and interview skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office 2007 and experience using electronic case management systems
• Detail Oriented with regards to case management including maintaining accurate client files
• Previous employment counselling experience an asset
• College Diploma or Certificate in Career Counselling an asset.
• Facilitation and experience developing and delivering employment related workshops
• Ability to respect confidentiality

Send Cover Letter stating salary expectations and Resume via email in MS Word format to:
Attn:  Denise Davad
Email:  denise@miziwebiik.com

Application Deadline:February 17, 2012 @ Noon

No telephone calls please – apply via email as indicated

 

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York University’s  Transitional Year Program (TYP)

Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training 167 Gerrard Street East, Toronto

To book a seat, please contact: 416-591-2310 OR E-mail:  ginnyb@miziwebiik.com

WHEN: Friday, February 10th, 1:00 p.m.

NOW RECRUITING!

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training in partnership with George Brown College Presents:

The first 9 weeks of this 6- 8 month Pre-Apprenticeship Program will provide interested candidates with Academic Upgrading and Prior Learning Achievement Recognition (PLAR) with the Toronto District School Board, towards achieving an Ontario High School Diploma (Upon Completion) and/or refreshing their academic skills. During this period participants will also develop their Resume and Job Retention Skills with First Aid Training, WHMIS and Fall Protection Certification to follow.

During the next stage of training, participants will spend 10 weeks at George Brown College earning their Level 1 Carpentry Training and 1 week of a Secondary Trade.

Finally participants are supported in obtaining construction and carpentry related jobs. Tools, transportation, and training allowances are some of the possible supports for eligible participants.

Program Components include:

• Guest Speakers • Orientation to Construction Workplace • Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Training – Basic skills module • Tool kits, Safety equipment and textbooks • Academic and Employment Skills Training • Job Coaching • Assistance to secure employment upon completion of the program

Applicant Requirements and Recruitment:

• 15 of the available spaces will be reserved for persons ages 16 to 24 • Interested in improving reading, writing and math skills • Minimum Grd.10 or equivalent, but, Grd. 11 to 12 preferred

Please contact Danbi at 416 591 0746

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training serves the employment and training needs of the Aboriginal population in the Greater Toronto Area. We have conditional funding approval from the Ontario Government to offer a Pre-Apprenticeship Carpentry Training Program for Aboriginal youth in partnership with George Brown College.

Program components for 25 participants include: Pre-employment skills training, academic upgrading, Carpentry Training, work placement, job coaching and job placement. Academic upgrading and carpentry training will be offered at George Brown College.

The following position is available in this project. All positions are 40-week contracts and are anticipated to begin February 20, 2012.

Job Coach

Responsible for ensuring retention of participants in the program; participating in outreach and recruitment of candidates; development and delivery of pre-employment and job preparation program; providing support and direction to each participant, including personal counseling, referral to other services, problem-solving; interpret Aboriginal culture, mediation of job-related conflict; preparing reports; processing financial requests; keeps attendance records for staff and participants; maintains confidentiality; assists in organizing special events; sets up meetings, takes messages as requested.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of Ontario’s apprenticeship program and construction industry; experience working with Aboriginal youth in urban setting; demonstrated knowledge of employment barriers faced by Aboriginal youth; minimum of three years experience job coaching or counseling; computer literacy; excellent interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; in-depth knowledge of Aboriginal culture, values and traditions.

Applications for this position should include a resume and the names of three work-related references and submitted to:

Danbi Cho, Coordinator Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training 167 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 2E4 Email: danbi@miziwebiik.com Tel: 416-591-0746 / Fax: (416) 591-0114

Deadline date for applications is: February 10, 2010, 4:30pm.

We thank everyone for applying. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Questions should be directed to Danbi Cho at 416-591-0746.

This 1 hour session provides clients with an introduction and overview of the Second Career program.

In addition clients will learn about the application process, participant criteria and they will receive a Q & A document to take away.

We will also open up the floor for a question period at the end of the session.

Space is limited.

WHEN:   FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH @ 2:00 P.M

To register, please contact Brenna Lafrance @ 416-591-1467 or brenna@miziwebiik.com

Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m.

February 8th:      Resumes and Cover Letters

February 15th:     Interviewing

February 22nd:   Networking and Self-Marketing

Please contact Reception @ 416-591-2310 or reception@miziwebiik.com

Location:  Downtown Toronto

SUMMARY: The Job Developer under the Job Matching and Placement Component of Employment Ontario’s Employment Services (ES) will focus on providing Job Matching and Placement Services to two (2) clientele groups – Employers who require assistance with their recruiting, hiring and training needs through training incentives and supports; and Aboriginal Job Seekers who require an experiential placement to match their skills and interests with employment opportunities.  The Job Developer may also provide Job Retention Assistance, for those clients who need additional coaching and mentoring in order to maintain employment or to make the next step on their career path.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Matching and Placement

•      Conduct active outreach to employers to identify opportunities and promote Job Matching and Placement Support Services for Aboriginal people • Outreach to target employers to generate leads through cold-calls, personal contacts, and networking;

•      Analyze the needs of new and existing employers and guide/support them in all aspects of their recruiting, hiring and training needs

•      Seek out, grow, and nurture relationships with community employers to ensure the effective and professional representation of Aboriginal people

•      Match individuals who are unlikely to succeed in conducting their own job search, even with support due to other barriers to their employment, according to their skills and interests with work opportunities

•      Facilitate work opportunities and negotiation of employment relationships on behalf of clients including the preparation of all placement agreements and contracts with individuals and employers that include training objectives and commitments and financial incentives

•      Set up experiential or on-the-job training for individual participants with employers including volunteer, job test and hire, work experience and on the job training opportunities •      Develop a training plan with the employer and the participant and negotiate the incentive as appropriate.

•      Review and establish strategies to identify gaps where new opportunities lie, resulting in an increase in placements for our clients (both existing and new employers)

•      Provide financial support to remove barriers to participation

•      Ensure that employers meet all eligibility criteria; conduct at least one site visit per employers prior to placements to confirm a suitable and safe work environment Job Matching and Placement con’t

•      When necessary, provide employers with sensitivity training, workplace safety training and information on accommodation needs

•      Conduct monitors and provide job coaching and support during the placement including identifying and resolving workplace issues that may affect participant success

•      Administer contract with employers, including the timely processing and payment of financial incentives   Job Retention

•      Provide additional support to individuals and/or the employer as appropriate

•      Develop support plans with the individual and the employer as is appropriate

•      Link participants with Employment Counsellors to provide support during and after the job placement

•      Provide documentation of a clear rationale to support the participant accessing the job retention part of the ES service including the service plan and any preliminary work done that supports the clients need for retention services.   Additional Duties and Responsibilities

•      All aspects of the Job Developer position will utilize the Employment Ontario EOIS system for tracking clients and employers, conducting follow up and recording activities

•      Ensure all client and employer files are complete with all necessary documentation as per Employment Ontario guidelines

•      Job Developer will liaise with Employment Counsellors for updating individual action plans and supports

•      Provide assistance to both Resource and Information or to other areas of the ES delivery model as required

•      Flexibility to work with other staff and clients within the Miziwe Biik umbrella of services and programs

QUALIFICATIONS:

Person of Aboriginal, Metis or Inuit ancestry

Attributes:

• Strong Attention to Detail

• Strong Organizational Skills

• Process Driven

• Outgoing and Enthusiastic

• Goal Oriented

Skills:

•      College Diploma or Certificate as a Career Counsellor or Job Developer

•      Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people in some or all aspects of Job Matching Placement and Incentives, Job Retention, or Job Search,

•      Solid understanding of Job Development and Marketing Strategies that promote and support Aboriginal people

•      Demonstrated ability to work with Metis, Inuit and First Nations residents in the GTA – including adults and youth

•      Demonstrated knowledge of resources, programs and services within the Aboriginal community

•      Computer literate and internet experience and familiar with using career resources

•      Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills

•     Strong presentation/facilitating and one to one coaching skills

•     Reliable Vehicle an Asset as this position requires frequent travel in the GTA

•     Demonstrated experience with the former Ontario Job Connect program is an asset

To apply:

Please submit a cover letter detailing salary expectations and a detailed resume. (Microsoft Word Format)

Current CPIC required before hire

By Friday February 10, 2012 no later than 12:00 noon   Via E-mail to: Denise Davad denise@miziwebiik.com

   *Please quote: ‘Job Developer position’ in subject line.

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training, located in Toronto, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual for “Project Officer”. Reporting to the Executive Director, the candidate’s responsibilities will include the following:

Duties:

- Work as part of team working towards achieving organizational and community employment and training goals
- Maintain community and client based employment and training projects
- Monitor on-going projects
- On site monitors of all projects
- Preparation and submission of funding requests to Local Delivery Mechanisms
- Assist / advise applicants with regards to proposal development
- Assist with the call for proposal process
- Review, Prepare Executive Summaries, Present submitted funding requests to the Board of Directors for consideration
- Assist approved sponsors with the administration of their projects
- Work as a team member within the projects department and the employment counselling department
- Preparation of quarterly reports
- Project Evaluation
- Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

- A relevant post secondary degree, or equivalent related experience;
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Demonstrated competence in working with figures
- Knowledge of employment and training programs an asset
- Ability to organize and prioritise work activities
- Ability to act with authority, intervening when required with respect
- Must work well under pressure
- Must be able to work within, and contribute to a team environment
- Knowledge of and experience working with the aboriginal community
- Strong competence with regards to most office computer applications
- Prior proposal writing experience an asset
- Able to respect and maintain confidentiality

Please forward your cover letter, resume, along with three references to:

Attn: Hiring Committee
Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
167 Gerrard St. East,
Toronto, Ontario M5A 2E4
FAX: 416.591.0114

**Closing Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012 –  4:00 p.m.**

 

February 6th and 7th, 2012 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

(Lunch and Tokens will be provided)

To register please call Marcel at 416-591-2310, Ext 2270

Space is Limited, so Register Today!

(In order to be awarded a certificate, you must be present both days)

JANUARY Workshop….NEXT FRIDAY! Build stronger and more rewarding relations through creative communication in 2012!  The Conflict Resolution workshop is part of the fifth season of the Professional Development Series for Artists and Arts Managers presented by Thunderbird.  This workshop is FREE and takes place in the lower level meeting space at the 167 Gerrard Street East (Miziwe Biik).  Lunch is provided so please do RSVP!  

CONFLICT RESOLUTION WORKSHOP Friday, January 13 Time:  10:00 AM to 4:00 PM   Build your tool kit for dealing with conflict – be it personal or professional – by understanding some of the fundamental principles and theories behind conflict resolution. This workshop will help improve your skills when negotiating contracts and for dealing with potentially emotional and heated discussions. Understand why we avoid dealing with conflict and learn how to redirect reactionary responses through problem solving, focusing on issues and choosing the right strategies to find mutually acceptable agreements.

FACILITATOR Marcia Nickerson, B.H.A., M.A, is an independent consultant, managing partner of Sustain Design Studios, and the Chair of the imagineNATIVE Film Festival. Marcia has extensive experience working as a consultant and in the public sector in the areas of negotiations and mediation, policy and program development, facilitation and strategic planning, and the creation of partnership arrangements.

GUEST PROGRAMMER   The success of the five Professional Development Series for Artists and Arts Managers is through the programming insight and organization of independent, Arts Presenter, Denise Bolduc.  Bolduc has an extensive background as an artistic director, producer, event manager, administrator, facilitator, consultant, speaker and programmer spanning over 20 years in the arts and culture sectors.

To RSVP & for further information, please contact: d.m.bolduc@gmail.com