Employment Training Manager

4 weeks ago

Greater Toronto Area, Canada Jake's House Full time

**Title**: Employment Training Manager

**Type**: 8-month Contract (May 2023 - December 2023) - with possibility of extension

**Reports**: Manager, Employment Mentoring Program (EMP)

**# of positions**: 3 (across locations)

**Location(s)**: Toronto, London, Ottawa

**Industry**: Not-for-profit

**Salary**: $45,000+

**COMPANY PROFILE**

Founded in 2004, Jake’s House is a Provincially and Federally funded Canadian charity with a mission to provide meaningful support to families living with autism across the country. Recognizing that more than any other single issue, families dealing with autism need a community, Jake’s House is committed to growing a strong network of people who understand and care - a family, determined to provide tangible solutions at every stage of life.

In addition to growing a caring, committed community, Jake’s House offers a continuum of structured services to provide practical help today and lasting hope for tomorrow. Through four strategic offerings - social events for the whole family; mentoring programs for youth; employment opportunities for young adults; and housing for the aging population - Jake’s House supports individuals on the spectrum throughout their entire lifespans.

Through these events and services, as well as other strategic initiatives, Jake’s House strives to empower individuals with autism; offer their caregivers support and respite; raise awareness; share resources; and build a caring community. Jake’s House is dedicated to delivering assistance to those who need it right now, while also determined to establish a support system for future generations.

**JOB OVERVIEW**

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Conduct training utilizing the Jake’s House Capabilities & Life Skills Training curriculum, for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.
- Manage a team of coordinators and volunteers supporting delivery of the training program.
- Take the lead role to adapt content and training materials and activities for classes.
- Be responsible for classroom/training administration (acquiring registration list, confirming enrollment, completing exit evaluations) and communicating results to appropriate personnel or system.
- Actively monitor participants’ progress, making suggestions for modifications as required.
- Encourage each participant and prioritize their needs to help ensure they can reach their fullest potential.
- Create strategies to engage and nurture participant learning.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related discipline.
- Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) designation preferred.
- Proficient in training soft skills including communication, critical thinking, time management, leadership, and team building.
- Experience in a Canadian education system considered to be an asset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write concise, persuasive, and accurate copy and deliver strong oral presentations.
- Self-motivated, proactive, resourceful, and results-driven; little supervision required to achieve goals.
- Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills; striving for high quality results in all situations.
- Kind and empathetic with a passion for people, understanding the families we support always come first.
- Must have the ability to be professional, objective, and empathetic while interacting with the individuals taking part in the training program.
- Vulnerable sector check required to be submitted prior to beginning classroom training.
- French bilingualism is required for Ottawa, considered an asset for Toronto & London.
- Experience working with adults with autism and/or developmental disabilities is preferred.

(Culture Fit)
- Self-starter, proactive, takes initiative, resourceful, bootstrap mentality, go-getter
- Innovative, entrepreneurial, dynamic, creative, collaborative
- Adaptable, resilient, can switch gears and hats quickly, thrives in fast-growing / fast-moving environments.
- Positive, energetic, enthusiastic, passionate.
- Committed, disciplined.
- Compassionate, caring, understanding, genuine, strong 'family values’.

Jake’s House is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive working environments for all employees.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

**Salary**: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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