Supported Employment Specialist

**Opportunity: Supported Employment Specialist**

**Our Mission: Being, Belonging, Becoming**

Through person-directed services and support, we ensure that participants are comfortable, confident, and empowered. We create opportunities for participants to interact with others, build supportive relationships, and play a full part in their community. We provide opportunities for participants to participate in paid employment, healthy living, recreation and learning activities, and to help them achieve their goals, hopes, and aspirations.

**The Opportunity**

DASC is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic individual to join our Employment Support team. The Employment Support team provides access to employment opportunities and the support required to ensure the continued and future success of our participants. Reporting to the Supported Employment Supervisor, the Supported Employment Specialist provides job development, job readiness, life skills and on-site training and support to participants within the program. As an ambassador for community inclusion, your position will also involve education sessions with employers on inclusivity in the workplace, attendance at job-fairs and regular communication with employers in the community to secure employment opportunities for those we support.

This position will provide support to participants in a variety of employment locations and in varying conditions which may include indoor and outdoor spaces. Being able to lift upwards of 50 pounds on occasion is a requirement of the position as is frequent physical activity such as standing, walking, lifting and bending.

Our Supported Employment team is also responsible for supporting and managing the DASC Home Services program, providing basic lawn care services to customers. This can be physically demanding at times as the use of a lawn mower, whipper snipper, and training participants to use this equipment safely will be a responsibility in the Spring and Summer and Fall months.

DASC is a fast-paced, diverse, inclusive, and ever-changing environment built around continuous learning, positivity, and inclusivity. Being a team player and having the ability to get along well with others is a must

**Qualifications and Education Requirements**:

- Relevant University degree/Human Services field
- Minimum 3 years experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability
- Knowledge of inclusive employment practices
- Experience with Job Placement/Job Coaching/Employment Support
- Seven Provincial Competencies as outlined by Department of Community Services
- Valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle necessary for work related duties and willingness to travel throughout the assigned work area
- Current and Valid Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Persons Check and Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position

**What We Offer**

At DASC, we have a dedicated team passionate about what they do. This translates into a happy and healthy work environment. This position is centrally located on Dorey Avenue in Burnside (Dartmouth), making it accessible from any part of the greater Halifax area. Hours of work are 8AM - 4PM, Monday to Friday, with free parking onsite. Due to the nature of this position, hours of work may be altered to ensure support can be provided to our participants. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package (including a Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Employee Assistance Programs).
- DASC is also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to this opportunity, please advise the Human Resource Manager of any accommodations needed during the interview process._
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

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

**Salary**: $46,690.00-$50,620.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person