Employement Specialist - New Westminster, Canada - Fraserside

Fraserside

Verified Company

New Westminster, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
**POSTING #23-CL-SEP-4

Job Title:
EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

Program:
SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT - COMMUNITY LIVING

Classification:
Standard Grid level 11

Rate of Pay:
$25.56 per hour and increments in accordance with the terms of the Collective**
Agreement

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide group and individual job training, support, monitoring and follow-up for clients with developmental
disabilities and employers; to participate in the referral, intake, assessment, vocational counselling and planning for
program clients; to promote and market the program and develop appropriate employment opportunities within
community business; to provide group and individual training, support, monitoring and follow-up for clients in the
program and employers.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Diploma in a related human service field and one year recent experience in developing employment

opportunities for people with a mental disability or an equivalent combination of education, training and
experience

Responsiveness and sensitivity to the needs of persons with disabilities (in 1:1 or Group setting); strong

community living values and good organizational skills are a must

Skilled in job development and training/coaching people with a mental disability in a vocational setting
Sound understanding of the concepts of Supported Employment and sensitive to the needs of persons with

- developmental disabilities

Ability to conduct individual employment needs assessments, and develop, implement and monitor individual

- service plans for clients

Demonstrated ability to successfully market employment options for the target group and effectively train

- persons in an employment setting

Demonstrated ability and commitment to working effectively with diverse populations
Group facilitation and curriculum development experience

- general

Initiative, creativity, effective planning and time management skills, and ability to work with mínimal supervision

-
Valid First Aid/CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification; Mandt System Training an asset:

Class 5 BC Driver's License; Reliable personal vehicle with business insurance and $3,000,000 third-party

- legal liability insurance required

Working knowledge of Windows operating system, MS Word and Excel
Medical certificate of health and immunization record
Working knowledge of Windows operating system and MS Word; familiarity with an electronic case

- management system is preferred

Successful Criminal Record Check

HOURS OF WORK:
17.5 hrs/week; Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends as per program needs. Must be
prepared to work flexible hours as authorized by the Program Coordinator to accommodate program/client needs.

This position is open to applicants of all genders. In order to ensure safety of the persons served and colleagues, we
prefer that staff working in this program are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status may be required for
successful applicants for this position.

Fraserside is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest in Fraserside. Only those selected for an

interview will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
**POSTING #23-CL-SEP-4
Applicants are requested to submit a resume, quote posting number, provide an E-mail address and telephone
number, and include qualifications, experience and any other information that may assist the Society in arriving at a

DATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSTED:
19 January 2023

DATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLOSED:
26 January 2023

Fraserside is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest in Fraserside. Only those selected for an
**interview will be contacted.