Affirmative Business Support Worker

Affirmative Business Support Worker, Jobwell (formerly VOCEC)
**Full Time**

**$29.81 -$31.05 Reference#: 22-574A**

The Affirmative Business Support Worker (ABSW) oversees the development, growth and operations of small businesses

that exist to employ people living with mental illness. Taking a recovery-focused approach, the ABSW supports clients while

working side-by-side to provide appropriate coaching, mentoring, training and support. Working in real time, the ABSW

makes workplace accommodations specific to the needs of each client while simultaneously ensuring the businesses’
operational and financial objectives are met.

The businesses are operated by Jobwell, a not-for-profit corporation that acts as employer for clients working in the

program. Current businesses operated by Jobwell include cafés, a car wash, commercial cleaning, and various contracts

with community partners. For the program to remain sustainable, the businesses must at least break-even. Under the

general direction of the Manager, Affirmative Business, the ABSW works to maximize Jobwell revenues and the number of

jobs available for clients, while continually controlling costs. The ABSW is responsible for the health and safety of clients as

they work. Clients working in the program have chosen to be referred to as Business Associates (BAs).

**Role Responsibilities -**

Continually improving Jobwell business processes to improve efficiency, generate revenue and maximize job
opportunities for client served by Providence Care
- Developing and maintaining supportive relationships with BAs and serving as a role model while interacting or working
side-by-side in the businesses
- Providing individualized support for BAs, in the areas of skill development. quality control, adherence to health and
safety, etc. while promoting self-determination and decision-making
- Ensuring appropriate BA staffing, scheduling and job-related training of new Bas
- In conjunction with the Affirmative Business Operations Manager, developing and the implementing a variety of

business initiatives
- Issuing invoices, receiving payments, entering sales and receipts into accounting software
- Ensuring integrity of entrusted monetary transactions and assets (inventory), safe handling and appropriate processing

of business-related documents (i.e. packing slips, invoices etc.)
- Works in compliance with the Health & Safety Act and its regulations in performing duties in a safe manner and
follows all health and safety policies, procedures and legislation including, wearing the appropriate Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE), as required

**Required Qualifications and Experience: -**

Minimum 2 year College Diploma
- 1 year recent leadership experience leading teams of people providing coaching, support and performance reviews
- 1 year experience sourcing and managing vendors or suppliers or external partners
- Proficiency with accounting software
- Ability to review and interpret income statements
- Valid Ontario driver's license, clear driver's abstract and reliable means of transportation on a regular basis

preferred
- First Aid and CPR Certification, preferred

Located in Kingston, Providence Care is Southeastern Ontario’s leading provider of aging, mental health and
rehabilitative care. Continuing the legacy of our Founders, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul,

Providence Care provides care and services at Providence Care Hospital, Providence Transitional Care Centre,

Providence Manor Long-Term Care home and community locations across Southeastern Ontario.

Providence Care is Fully-affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College; Providence Care is a centre
for health care, education and research, and a member of the Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario.

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