Community Engagement and Employment Support Facilitator

4 days ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Independent Living Resource Centre Thunder Bay Full time

**About the Role**

The Community Engagement and Employment Support Facilitator will work with two employment programs, **FAST** and **ES**, to support individuals in achieving their employment goals. This role involves community outreach, employer engagement, participant support, and promoting inclusive workplace practices using a disability justice approach.

**About the Programs**

**FAST (Focusing Access on Skills and Training)**
- An employment program that supports individuals aged 16+ who self-identify as a person with a disability.
- Provides one-on-one assistance to help participants achieve their employment goals through pre-employment assistance, job support and short-term training.
- Offers funding to individuals and employers for inclusive workplace accommodations and short-term training opportunities.

**ES (Employment Support)**
- An employment program assisting individuals aged 16+ in meeting employment goals who self-identify as a person with a disability.
- Provides up to one year of support, including pre-employment preparation, employer support, and job retention strategies.
- ES focuses on transitioning to independence, supporting employers, and creating a peer-to-peer model for both participants and employers.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Community Outreach**:

- Promote FAST and ES programs to individuals, organizations, and employers using creative and out-of-the-box marketing approaches.
- Build partnerships with community groups and employers to expand program reach.
- Cold call potential employers and stakeholders to raise awareness about the programs.

**Employer Engagement**:

- Educate employers on disability in the workplace, advocating for inclusive practices.
- Provide ongoing support and resources to employers hiring program participants.

**Participant Support**:

- Conduct regular check-ins with participants to support job retention and personal growth.
- Facilitate peer-to-peer interactions and workshops to build confidence and skills.
- Advocate for and support participants’ mental well-being throughout the employment process including job search, interview process and on the job.

**Collaboration and Teamwork**:

- Work collaboratively within a team setting while managing an independent caseload.
- Understand and operate within the framework of non-profit work, focusing on community impact.

**Required Skills**:
**Public Speaking**: Confident presenting and facilitating discussions in diverse settings.

**Self-Direction**: Ability to manage tasks and caseload independently while meeting deadlines.

**Target-Driven**: Motivated to achieve goals under tight deadlines.

**Independent Living Philosophy Approach**:The Independent Living approach emphasizes self-determination, peer support, and barrier-free access, ensuring that all aspects of the position empower individuals with disabilities to make their own choices and participate fully in their communities.

**Cold Calling**: Comfortable initiating outreach to new employers and organizations.

**Creative Marketing**: Ability to use innovative approaches to promote programs effectively.

**Team Collaboration**: Skilled in working as part of a team while managing individual responsibilities.

**Non-Profit Experience**: Understanding of the non-profit sector and its community-oriented focus.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $21.25 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-14

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