Salary Rate: $57,280 – Check out the YMCA’s total compensation package (https://ymcagta.org/join-our-team/why-Work-at-the-y#benefits)!
Location: Whitby YMCA Employment & Community Services
Work Hours: Must be available to work 37.5 hours per week
Employment Type: Full Time Salaried Contract for 8 months- Up to March 31, 2027 (Existing Vacancy)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2026
Deadline to Apply: August 10, 2026 at 5:00pm
Be the Spark! Join our passionate Employment & Community team and help us to achieve great things in our community!
The Case Manager Job Developer plays a crucial role in supporting clients to achieve sustainable employment by building strong relationships with employers and facilitating job opportunities that align with clients' skills and aspirations. This position involves strategic outreach to employers, on-site training, and developing tailored employment plans while ensuring ongoing support for both clients and employers. The role requires a proactive and results-oriented approach to meet performance goals and contribute to the success of employment programs.
In this role, you will:
- Develop strategies and timelines for individual clients to achieve goals and solve obstacles or challenges with respect to sustainable employment.
- Ensure self-management of program targets related to employment program delivery and funder expectations. Complete and maintain client files as per funder and YMCA quality standards.
- Engage employers through targeted emails, proactive cold calling, and in-person site visits. Identify job placement opportunities and build relationships with prospective employers in industries and labor markets aligned with clients' interests. Maintain consistent outreach to expand employer partnerships.
- Record and report services using an electronic tracking system. Maintain and update client information and outcomes in the database.
- Host virtual or in-person job fairs to connect clients with employment opportunities.
- Understand clients' skills, abilities, and areas of interest to facilitate job placements.
- Negotiate with employers’ incentives and direct job matches.
- Follow up with individual clients to track 1, 3, 6, and 12-month outcomes, ensuring proper documentation of employment success.
- Develop and monitor training plans and agreements with clients and employers. Offer career development and support to ensure clients and employers receive assistance for success.
- Act as a liaison between clients and employers. Ensure placements go smoothly and provide immediate support for clients at risk of losing their job.
- Spend time on the job with clients, provide on-site training, and support job performance requirements, including helping clients develop appropriate workplace behaviors and attitudes.