Careers with UHC

Key Responsibility Area

Programs

• Conduct individual client interviews to assess and identify client needs/strengths, barriers and determine suitability for program/service access and eligibility.
• Complete client intake and case summary forms and maintain relevant information on all client caseloads.
• Develop and document individual client action plans to ensure client needs are being addressed via UHC program rationale and objectives.
• Conduct and maintain follow-up procedures to update client status and activity within established guidelines. Document pertinent information on all files within client caseload.
• Input client data into computer database program.
• Distribute program evaluations to participants to assess the effectiveness of program delivery and development. Advise supervisor of any issues or recommendations.

Operations

• Provide individual and group employment counselling and support services to participants to assist with employment preparation skills training, job search strategies, labour market information, employment opportunities, resume writing skills, etc.
• Provide individualized job development, job shadowing/trials and subsidized job placement services with eligible clients. Promote the UHC’s Job Development Placement Services with employers/businesses within the community and Essex County.
• Provide inter-agency advocacy, liaison and referral services to assist clients in resolving Social Services, E.I. and various creditor difficulties.
• Facilitate Job Search/Employment related workshops when required.
• Ensure communication on client progress is maintained with referral agencies and appropriate release of information forms are complete. Provide written client profile summaries when required.
• Attend seminars and workshops. Promote program awareness within community through agency presentations, network meetings, Help Fairs, etc.
• Participate in UHC fundraising activities as required.
• All other assigned duties.

Job Specifications

• B.A./B.S.W. or two years related experience in individual and group counselling.
• Career Development Practitioner certification an asset.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of E.I., General Welfare Act, and other related community based training programs.
• Knowledge of labour force requirements and labour market information.
• Valid driver’s licence and vehicle.
• Accredited Job Club Certificate or Social Welfare Certificate an asset.
• Must acquire a certified criminal record and vulnerable sector check from the Royal
  Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow the Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) Requirements and UHC’s CNC philosophy
• Planning of appropriate activities for children in accordance with the written program philosophy
• Welcome and interact with newcomer children and their parents
• Provide activities and experiences that meet the individual developmental needs of the children

Qualifications

• Education – At least a one-year diploma in a child development program or a related field from a recognized academic institution.  (Early Childhood Education Diploma preferred)
  • Completion of 50% of the credits of a diploma in a child development program or related field from a recognized academic institution
• Current first aid and CPR certification including anaphylaxis response
• Current Health assessment including immunization and proof of Tuberculosis status
• Current Criminal Reference Check

Physical Requirements

• The job involves working with young children and includes lifting and participating in physical activities. It may also involve the supervision of children and physical activities out of doors.

Skills and Abilities

• Develop and implement daily activities that support and promote the development of newcomer children
• Understanding and awareness of settlement issues and the concerns of newcomer children and parents.
• Engage children in activities that support a child-centred approach.
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits.
• Assess the skills, abilities, interests and needs of children.
• Discuss progress or problems of children with parents and other staff members.