Transition to Employment Worker - St. Catharines, Canada - District School Board of Niagara

District School Board of Niagara

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St. Catharines, Canada

20 hours ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

District School Board of Niagara

Transition to Employment Worker

One full-time position

35 Hours per Week; $ $29.90 per hour

Deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. on December 5, 2023

General Job Description:

The function of this position is to assist individuals, who identify as having a disability, secure and maintain employment. The successful applicant will be client centric, outcomes driven with a background in employment services.

Typical duties of this position will include, but are not restricted to the following:
Work 1-1 with individuals who identify as having a disability and are facing a number of barriers to employment, secure and maintain employment for 12 months

Assess employability of clientele and prepare an employment plan based on that individual's needs; outlining a plan of action to secure employment

Foster potential in clientele by providing hands on support during pre-employment training, employment seeking and on the job training and retention support

Cold call, build and develop relationships with Employers and job develop to support clientele in connecting to appropriate job openings and accessing the hidden job market

Travel across the Niagara Region to meet with clientele at a location operated by the DSBN and/or in public spaces most convenient for them; reducing barriers to accessing service

Maintain accurate files, documentation and complete administration responsibilities as needed, including; entering and updating case notes in a client management software, follow strict file guidelines, use and update an electronic calendar, update shared spreadsheets using OneDrive

Develop client capacities by assisting in their independence and supporting in their independent job search outside of client meetings

Maintain a heavy caseload without sacrificing quality of service; meeting with clientele on a weekly to biweekly basis until employment is secured

Work in partnership with other Service Providers, receiving and administering referrals in a professional manner

Promote and market program and DSBN to community partners and develop strong relationships with other Service Providers

Work in a team environment, fostering the growth of team members and working collaboratively to support clients

Other duties as assigned

Skills, Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Minimum College Diploma in Social Services (or equivalent)

A minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in Employment Services, ideally with multi-barriered individuals

Experience in case management, addressing barriers, setting goals and meeting allocated service targets

Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on professionalism, partnership development and a positive customer experience

Demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships with clientele, follow up and maintain relationships

Be adaptable, flexible and driven to achieve positive personal and team outcomes

Access to a reliable vehicle for regular travel throughout the Niagara Region

Able to obtain a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check

The contract position is anticipated to start on January 8, 2024 until August 31, 2024, with the possibility of extension based on openings and funding renewal.

Personal information on this form is collected, used, and disclosed in accordance with the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.
E.2, as amended and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. R.S.O 1990, c.
M.

56, as amended and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility of the above-noted position and any similar or related purpose(s).

Questions about this collection, use and disclosure should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, District School Board of Niagara, 191 Carleton Street, St.

Catharines, ON L2R 7P

Land Acknowledgement

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today.

This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement.

Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.