Employment Specialist

3 months ago

North Vancouver, Canada IDS (Intellectual Disability Society ) Full time

Intellectual Disabilities (North and West Vancouver) Society supports individuals living with intellectual disabilities to thrive in the unique life they choose. IDS is a mid-sized, non-profit organization that provides a variety of residential, community, and employment services. We see a community where all people with disabilities equal opportunities must lead active, fulfilling lives and are recognized as contributing members of the community.
- Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Employment Specialist supports individuals with a wide range of disabilities to acquire the education, skills, training, and support required to secure and maintain competitive employment. This position works in partnership with individuals, local employers, and other service providers to plan and make decisions that result in job placements for individuals with disabilities._

**Benefits**:

- Competitive wages
- Extended health care
- Dynamic and inclusive environment
- Meaningful and fulfilling work with daily evidence of your contributions
- Opportunities for Professional Development
- Wellness Programs

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Support clients to locate and access employment and work experience opportunities that meet their unique and evolving vocational needs.
- Interview clients to ascertain interests, skills, vocational preferences, and job readiness.
- Provide pre-employment training to clients in various areas related to employment (e.g., resume preparation, interview skills, job search skills).
- Locate potential employers to provide the clients with employment opportunities. Market the program and the clients to the community and local employers to achieve job placement.

**EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE**
- Degree, Diploma, and/or Certificate in career development, social work, counseling, or vocational rehabilitation (equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
- Completion of some professional training such as the Career Development Practitioner program or registration with Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada is preferred.
- Minimum two years of directly relevant experience and proven track records in a vocational setting

**JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in business-level
- English Strong interpersonal and people skills
- Working level of knowledge and skills in MS Office suite, other office software, and Internet browser
- Ability to identify and assess employment barriers and to develop a strategy to address the barriers to employment
- Current knowledge of BC Employment Standards, relevant employment regulations, labor market trends, and available resources
- Demonstrated ability to train and coach clients, educate skills and knowledge, and motivate people under pressure.
- Continuous development and learning about career development theories, principles, and current best practices.
- Ability to prioritize, plan, and manage workload and assignments, and to work on feedback with a positive attitude.
- Strong capability to perform with professionalism and work ethic, think critically, make sound decisions, and generate expected outcomes.
- Ability to recognize various stakeholders’ needs and collaborate with others by handling multiple concurrent demands.
- Work with employers to effectively support those clients who have been placed through the program. Offer the education, on-the-job training, coaching, and follow-up support necessary to sustain the placement.
- Maintain good working knowledge of current vocational trends and the labor market. Actively research service agencies, community service organizations, and training opportunities that compliment the Employment IDS program.
- Provide accurate reports on clients to the manager in charge and to the funder. Report on client’s skill levels and progress made towards goals and objectives. Advise on goals, if they need to be modified, depending on the client’s progress and specific needs and/or labor market trends.
- Advocate and act as a role model for the meaningful inclusion and broader participation of people with developmental disabilities within the community.
- Work with the Employment IDS team to identify areas of concern and improve quality of service. Provide constructive input and recommendations to improve existing policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Respect each individual’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
- Put the Values, Beliefs, and future directions of IDS into practice in an ethical, caring, and professional manner.
- Perform other duties as requested.

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- Valid First Aid and Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training
- Medical approval
- Tuberculosis clearance
- Satisfactory reference checks
- Access to a reliable vehicle and valid BC Driver’s license (Class 5)
- Successful completion of IDS orientation
- Other requirements as detailed in the IDS _Personnel Policy Man

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