Employment Support Specialist Jobs

Experience in employment counseling, case management and conducting various needs assessments is a strong asset.

Manage all aspects of client action plan and refer client to other services as appropriate.

Work collaboratively with Career Facilitators, other Case Managers and Job Developers.

Ability to work with clients with disabilities utilizing a result-oriented focus combined with patience.

Knowledge of various assessment tools and community resources.

Strong administration, computer and technical skills includingMSOffice.

Experience supporting individuals living with disabilities, mental health issues, new immigrants, addictions

Knowledge and experience supporting individuals from Indigenous communities

Flexible work from home environment?

Support participants as individuals with barriers to employment in achieving their employment and/or education goals.

Demonstrate understanding of job carving and its benefits for employee and employer.

Demonstrate excellent public relations skills.

Demonstrated three (3) years of experience training/teaching adults in career management and employment facilitation and one-to-one counseling.

Knowledge of employment search techniques, career management competencies, training needs analysis, and one-to-one counselling techniques.

Meet job placement and internship targets as defined by Management.

Post-secondary education in Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Business, or Career Development.

Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated experience in recruitment (proven experience with placements), and or business development.

Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.

· provide on-the-job-training to persons with disabilities

· Experience in employment counseling or vocational rehabilitation is an asset

· Strong organizational and presentation skills

Position: Regional Employment Services Manager

Employment Support Worker - Contract

· develop job analysis for positions in conjunction with employers

Knowledge of barriers to employment, including those experienced by persons with mental illness and persons who are homeless/at risk of homelessness.

Be flexible and supportive of the needs and abilities of the people served.

Post-secondary education from an accredited educational institution required.

Experience in supporting vulnerable people.

Experience in career services, recruitment, job development or similar role considered an asset.

Sales and cold-calling experience with the ability to build a positive rapport with the business community.