Provincial Employment Lead (Permanent) - Location Negotiable - 2023.172

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Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection. More than just a job, CLBC is about compassion, commitment, contribution, collaboration and community.

The Role

As the Provincial Employment Lead, you will be responsible for determining and advancing the employment priorities within the Reimaging Community Inclusion workplan to increase employment opportunities for individuals served by CLBC.

Responsibilities Include

• Evaluate and develop CLBC employment policy, practices, standards to maximize individual's participation in employment.
• Lead an education and change management strategy with agencies providing day/inclusion services that will result in increased employment opportunities, and increased options such as self-employment or micro-enterprise development
• Identify the role that pre-employment options should play in the continuum of employment supports
• Lead the development and implementation of other elements of the Reimagining Community Inclusion plan, such as Youth Transition, Coordination with Work BC, Self-Advocate Leadership and Aboriginal Strategies
• Provide leadership and support to regional operations to promote employment and L.I.F.E. (Learning, Inclusion, Friendship & Employment) services and promote continuous quality and process improvement of these services
• Establish and coordinate initiatives and opportunities such as Community Inclusion Innovation Fund, evaluation of proposals, and establish and monitor grants. Support grantees to be successful.
• Work with the Ministries of Children and Family Development, Education and Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills on job readiness and employment programming
• Strategically support and guide the expansion of L.I.F.E. services
• Support a high-level cross ministry and public communication strategy to highlight the benefits of employment, for both potential employees and employers
• Develop and implement a plan and budget to increase the competency of CLBC staff and service providers to deliver supported and customized employment services
• Develop a framework to measure the results and guide decision-making for agencies that provide supported employment services
• Engage and work collaboratively with stakeholders such as individuals & families, service providers, provincial leadership organizations such as Family Support Institute, Inclusion BC, BC CEO network, Government ministries, regional operations of CLBC

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related human service field
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will also be considered.
• Experience providing employment supports for individuals and an understanding of developmental disabilities.

Benefits: You will receive a comprehensive benefits package:

• Access to government discounts to travel, cell phones, and more!
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation plus additional personal days Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program

Travel: Occasional overnight travel may be required. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of CLBC. Possession of a class 5 drivers' license and a clean driver's abstract is required.

Hybrid work Combines on-site office work with flexibility to work from home within BC.

Location: This position can work from any CLBC office.

Additional Info

Team: Service & Community Development (Employment)

Term/Status: Regular/Full time

Classification/Salary: Social Program Officer 30/ Starts at $79,530 annually

Closing date: July 10, 2023

Apply now! Submit an online application. Applications received by other means will not be considered.

Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check.

CLBC is committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought. We welcome candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and encourage applications from equity-seeking groups such as women, persons with diverse ethnic, racial or Indigenous backgrounds, gender identity and sexual orientation, and persons with a disability. However, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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