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Duties and responsibilities:
The Employment Specialist will provide guidance and direction to individuals with a disability/employment barrier to assist them in achieving their goal of long term community employment. Duties include:
- Provide guidance, support and direction to individuals to assist them in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.
- Empower job seekers with appropriate work related skills and behaviours in order to build independence and community inclusion
- Recommend and coordinate individual referrals to appropriate programming and supports as required.
- Work collaboratively with other supported employment team members to ensure seamless services for individuals
- Arrange and facilitate meetings with job seekers, referral agents, support agencies, family members and other supports to manage and update Career Action Plans.
- Perform administrative duties, including file recordings, appraisals, plans, and database entries
Qualifications:
- Degree in a relevant area of study( Psychology, Sociology, Social Work ) and 2 years related experience
- Knowledge and understanding of issues pertaining to education, training and employment that people with disabilities may encounter
- Knowledge and experience with the supported employment model
- Ability to work effectively with job seekers, employers, referral agents, colleagues and public contacts
- Effective written and verbal communication, problem solving, time management and organizational skills
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License and reliable vehicle
The final candidates are required to provide satisfactory police record checks