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Neil Squire Societyis a Canadian national not-for-profit organization that empowers Canadians with disabilities through the use of computer-based assistive technologies, research and development, and various employment programs. Headquartered in Burnaby,BC, the Neil Squire Society is presently hiring for their Employment Program and seeking aSenior Case Manager.

Under the direction of the National Program Manager, the Senior Case Manager is responsible for recruitment, intake process and case management of clients. The Senior Case Manager develops and revises action plans as needed to help participants meet their employment needs and goals. The Senior Case Manager works collaboratively with Career Facilitators, Job Developers, and other Case Managers to support client’s employment goals and action plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend regular team meetings to discuss program delivery and client progress.
• Work collaboratively with Career Facilitators, other Case Managers and Job Developers.
• Enter all case notes and client activities into appropriate database; maintain up-to-date employer and client trackers.
• Keep in close contact with every client. Ensure client progress is always up to date in program database.
• Attend conferences, networking opportunities and other community events.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems of client files.
• Set up Moodle Account for new clients.
• Conduct intake assessments and initial needs determination with clients.
• Respond to phone calls and emails from individuals and service providers seeking information on the program.
• Develop realistic and appropriate action plans for participants, review and revise action plans as required.
• Assist Job Developer with wage subsidy agreements, projections, and communications with Employers.
• Facilitate and maintain positive relationships with community partners and organizations.
• Ensure all statistics, case notes, reports, consents, and other information pertaining to client documentation are completed on time and maintained in adherence to policies and procedures.
• Other additional duties will be assigned as needed.
• Assist with preparing detailed monthly and quarterly reporting on recruitment activities, client progress, success story and project progress, in accordance with program procedures for submission to funders.
• Manage all aspects of client action plan and refer client to other services as appropriate.
• Screen clients for eligibility/suitability for program.
• Conduct one-on-one and group-based employment counseling sessions and administer assessments required using various career assessment tools.

Education, Training, Experience and Other Requirements:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma in Social Sciences or a related field and/orCDPCertificate OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is an asset.
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Record Check is a requirement.
• Strong administration, computer and technical skills includingMSOffice.
• Must adhere to project outcomes, objectives, milestones and policies of the organization to ensure success.
• Knowledge of various assessment tools and community resources.
• Adaptive to ongoing change, flexible, creative and able to deal effectively with transition.
• Ability to work with clients with disabilities utilizing a result-oriented focus combined with patience.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems and overcome the challenges associated with working with multi-barriered clients.
• Experience in employment counseling, case management and conducting various needs assessments is a strong asset.

Additional Information:

• Work Schedule – Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours week
• Application Deadline: Immediate
• Salary range: Competitive with market

Please forward a resume and cover letter indicatingSenior Case Managerto the attention of National Program Manager. Email resume to:

[email protected]

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Unfortunately, we are not able to take phone calls or emails about your application status. Thank you to all that apply.