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Coordinator, Rotary Employment Partnership - Edmonton, Canada - Inclusion Alberta

Inclusion Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

1 month ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Title Coordinator, Rotary Employment Partnership

Reports to Coordinator Team Lead, Employment Partnership

Inclusion Alberta, as a family advocacy organization, is committed to providing individuals with developmental disabilities and their families with personalized advocacy that contributes to a meaningful and inclusive life.

The Rotary Employment Partnership is an exciting and innovative initiative that creates meaningful employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.

The partnership focuses on supporting the capacity of the business community to hire and retain employees with developmental disabilities. We are seeking an individual who wishes to contribute their impressive talents to furthering our vision of inclusion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work in collaboration with various Rotary Clubs and Rotarians to identify potential employment opportunities
Attend Rotary Club meetings and support the Edmonton steering committee
Support prospective job seekers with developmental disabilities in pursuit of meaningful paid employment
Collaborate with job seekers, their families, employers, and additional support staff to support full engagement and active membership at the workplace
Provide ongoing support to the employer, employee, and coworkers, including checkins and consultation to ensure positive employment experiences for everyone involved
Facilitate relationships between employees with and without developmental disabilities
Network and collaborate with business owners, managers, employers, and other community members to develop rich employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities
Strengthen and foster community capacity for meaningful inclusion of people with developmental disabilities
Actively collaborate with and positively support Inclusion Alberta team members
Regularly and actively engage in critical reflection and dialogue (both individually and as a team member) about inclusion.
Thoughtfully and effectively collaborate, mentor and support team members
Participate and contribute to Inclusion Alberta's fund development strategy

Qualifications:

We are seeking an individual who is committed to the inclusion of persons with developmental disabilities in community life.

Deep & abiding commitment to inclusion (as demonstrated by one's experiences, participation, and contributions to community)
Experience with supported employment and/or community development and inclusion
Exhibit the highest level of professionalism
Excellent communication, interpersonal, collaborative, networking, and organizational skills are required.
Dedicated learner, reflective practitioner, and committed to one's professional development
Astute critical thinking skills and problemsolving abilities
Can work effectively both independently and collaboratively
Can effectively manage stress and respond to difficult circumstances with grace
Comfortable with public speaking and community development (approaching new people)