Employment Specialist

2 weeks ago


North Vancouver, Canada IDS (formerly North Shore ConneXions Society) Full time

_**Customized Employment Specialist - North Vancouver (1 position)**_

**Goals and Responsibilities of the Position**:
The Employment Specialist (ES) supports individuals with a disability in the process of gaining and maintaining meaningful employment in the local labour market. To achieve this goal, ES is to provide pre-employment education and training, help navigate job opportunities, directly market to, and negotiate with local businesses for necessary accommodation, and support with job coaching for job retention.
- Provide one-to-one employment support to gain and maintain labour market attachment
- Market and advocate the client’s marketable skills and strengths to local businesses and employers
- Provide the client with on-site job coaching for long-term job retention at local businesses
- Develop networks and maintain contacts within the local business community and labour market
- Actively practice the Values, Beliefs, and future directions of IDS in an ethical, caring, and professional manner
- Perform administrative duties using working level of knowledge and skills in MS Office suite; maintain efficiency of database
- Effectively communicate and liaise with families, community resources and networks, and local businesses
- Professionally represent IDS to the community and local businesses
- Stay current with the current labour market trends, continuously learn, and work on professional development
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for the clients, colleagues, community partners, and oneself
- See Job Description for a complete list of responsibilities

**Requirements of the Position**:

- Completion of relevant education (Career Development Practitioner Certificate, Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability and Community Studies, Social (Services) Worker studies, etc.). Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a vocational setting; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Experiences and skills acquired in the field of employment services, placement, job coaching, and career counselling
- Work in a self-directed and self-organizing way as well as in a team to deliver expected outcomes and quality services
- Demonstrate efficient communication, excellent collaboration, and high level of professionalism and ethical standards
- Knowledge of current local labour market trends and changes, BC Employment Standards, and community resources
- Criminal Record Check, valid First Aid and Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification, Medical Fit to Work Form, TB Clearance, COVID 19 vaccine (2 shots), satisfactory Reference Checks, reliable vehicle, valid class 5 BC driver’s license with suitable Drivers Abstract.

**Hours of work**:
37.5 hours / week Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (evening and weekend work may be required based on the employment needs of each client).

Benefits are available after 3 months.

Membership to HEU (Hospital Employees Union)

**How to apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $30.69 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- employment counselling: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 BC Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person



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