Employment Navigator

6 months ago

Dartmouth, Canada Lake City Employment Services Association (LakeCity Works) Full time

**ABOUT US**

We are committed to creating an environment of belonging for all. We welcome the unique contributions of all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender identity and expression, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

We are looking for an impact-driven professional to empower and guide individuals living with mental illness in securing meaningful employment. The Employment Navigator will work with individuals to find and pursue employment-related opportunities by identifying their individual needs, vocational strengths, and barriers, and developing employment plans based on goals and aspirations. Working closely with case managers and employment partners, the Employment Navigator is a key member of a collaborative team that provides support services and advocacy for individuals in their efforts to connect with community resources, training opportunities, and meaningful employment.

Becoming a part of the LakeCity team requires empathy and understanding for individuals living with mental illness, and a natural inclination to interact with our clients and on-site participants with respect and professionalism.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assist clients to establish career goals, job search, interview preparation, job maintenance, skills enhancement, education plans and being able to identify and access resources for their own self-guided career development strategies where applicable
- Identify client strengths, aptitudes, and barriers to employment
- Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
- Connect with client support team, which includes but not limited to Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Residential Counsellors
- Advocating on client’s behalf with employers and educational programming
- Provide accurate reports and assessments in a timely manner

**WHO YOU ARE**

**KEY ATTRIBUTES**
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving ability
- You are not only motivated to make a difference in people’s lives, resourceful and creative
- Respect for diversity
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- You have up-to-date knowledge of community resources and services
- 2 - 3 years experience working in employment services in the province of Nova Scotia considered an asset

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Must complete a vulnerable sector check, initiated by LakeCity Works
- COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination or medical exemption
- **Physical requirements**:

- Walking: ability to walk for up to 60 minutes
- Standing: ability to stand for up to 60 minutes
- Sitting: ability to sit for up to 60 minutes
- Bending/crouching/kneeling/climbing: full abilities, used occasionally each day
- Lifting: up to 50lbs unaided, used occasionally each day

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $43,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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