Job Development Coordinator - Nanaimo, Canada - VIVRS

Description

Vancouver Island Vocational and Rehabilitation Services, VIVRS is looking for a Job Development Coordinator to come join our interdisciplinary team of professionals who are passionate about supporting Clients with multiple barriers to employment.

The Job Development (JD) Coordinator will be devoted to serve specialized populations including individuals with diverse abilities, survivors or violence, or job seekers with complex needs, who require very intensive support, to assist them in obtaining and maintaining employment.

The JD Coordinator will attain the needs of both the job seeker and the employer while providing services under the umbrella of WorkBC programs and supports.

• Manage a client caseload including meeting job seekers on a regular basis and working toward obtaining sustainable employment;
• Create and maintain an Employer network through cold colling, in person employer contacts, other outreach activities to arrange employment opportunities on behalf of Clients;
• Arrange Work Experience placements for Clients for the purpose of assessing client's readiness or to determine the suitability of an Employment;
• Negotiate employment opportunities for Clients entailing carving a new job or modifying an existing one by negotiating duties, accommodations, ideal conditions of employment according to Client needs and natural supports;
• Provide necessary supports for Clients to be successful during placements in the form of onsite support or Financial supports as needed;
• Provide onsite support in the form of intensive job coaching to ensure Client is supported to learn and perform all the duties of the job independently and that needed natural supports are in place;
• Collaborate with VIVRS Placement Team to support Clients and establish and maintain relationships with employers.

• Provide Follow Up support for up to 52 weeks to ensure Clients obtain permanent labor market attachment;
• Maintain regular contact with Clients to achieve Outcomes as per WorkBC and/or Skills Training for Employment contracts/policy and intervene as necessary to ensure job retention and reaching Outcomes including obtaining proof of employment;
• Provide or coordinate onsite supports based on Client needs.

• Postsecondary degree, diploma or certificate in relevant field (e.g. career development, vocational rehabilitation, social work, human services, education, human resources, counselling, customized employment, etc.)
• Previous experience working with specified specialized populations
• Knowledge of Labour Market and local trends
• Working towards or holding professional designation such as CCDP, RRP, etc.

• Criminal Record Check (vulnerable populations)
• Driver's license and own transportation
• Working flexible hours will be required