Customized Employment Specialist: Lower Mainland - Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada - CBI Consultants
2 weeks ago
Description
Job Summary
The Customized Employment Specialists provides training and support to individuals with a variety of support needs and their support team.
The ES is responsible for all aspects of the CLBC-funded Customized Employment program for a caseload of job seekers with diverse abilities.
They develop a Supported Employment Vocational Plan and complete all phases of customized employment including discovery, job development, job coaching, monitoring and crisis supports (where required) with the goal of placing individuals in jobs of their choosing.
They write Customized Employment Vocational Profiles, track outcomes and provide case information as requested by CBI Consultants and our contractors.
The ES is comfortable delivering CBI's Self-Determination Curriculum in a variety of settings. In addition to working directly with job seekers and employers you will also be supporting the parents, educators, service providers working together to develop and implement the job seekers employment planYou will be a key member of a team of passionate professionals committed to inclusion and diversity.
You will be a recognized leader in the community, following the evidence-based practices of Customized Employment and Self-Determination as well as following the principles of person-centered planning.
As a trusted member of the CBI team you will have a positive impact on peoples lives on a daily basis.
Job Type / Category
Duties
- Complete professional written Customized Employment Vocational Profiles
- Utilize evidencebased research in report compilation
- Do ongoing job development to find placements for job seekers
- Provide Job Coaching to job seekers in a variety of workplaces
- Be able to speak to employers about hiring individuals with diverse abilities
- Deliver SD Curriculum to individuals, groups, agencies, virtually, etc.
- Organize and maintain up to date case files
- Collect individual and program data (QoL, Employee and Employer Surveys)
- Be comfortable and able with online platforms (Ex. Zoom) to provide service virtually
Hours
Position generally falls between operating hours of 8:30-4:30 however occasional evening/weekend work may be required to accommodate job coaching according to job seekers' work schedule.
Wages and benefits
$26 per hour. Pro-rated benefits after 6 month probation, include holiday accrual and extended health.
Flexibility
This position requires ability to travel across the communities of Metro Vancouver including West Vancouver, out through to Chilliwack.
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and relevant experience
Bachelor's degree or Diploma with 3 years education completed in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Recreation and Health Education, Community Support Work, Mental health and Addictions) or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Certifications
- Mandt training (will be provided)
Requirements:
- Valid Driver's License & reliable vehicle
- Criminal Record Check
- Three professional references
- Vaccinated against COVID 19 as per CLBC policy
Company Profile
- CBI Consultants has been providing person centered inclusive practices since 1990. We are committed to full inclusion for persons with disabilities. In 1992, we published a research paper outlining our person centered positive practices _
The Lifestyle Development Process (LDP), Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps._We have provided training and technical assistance to more than 5,000 family members, school personnel, and community living personnel throughout the world.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Pay:
$26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- working with adults with developmental disabilities: 2 years (required)
Work Location:
In person
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