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In the interests of helping employable persons with disabilities secure, maintain, & be supported in employment as part of the workforce in the Battlefords & Northwest region, the incumbent will work as a member of a team in service provision.
The responsibilities include:
Providing an array of employment services and supports of the CAPACITIES Project
Managing client case load including persons with disabilities & multiple barriers as assigned & directed by the Executive Director
Guiding clients along the employment continuum, Skills Training Employment Plan (STEP)
Assess individual capacity for training and employability of clients by such measures as barriers to employment, disability issues, aptitudes, personal needs, attitudes, work history, and current occupational goals
Work with the clients to develop individual employability by setting realistic occupational goals & determining methods to achieve them
Prepare and instruct assigned modules of the Readiness Employability Development (RED) program so that the fullest value of RED is provided to each client
Maintain regular contact with employers & seek out potential employers
The successful applicant will:
- Have computer, software, & reporting skills
- Demonstrate a sensitivity to client issues
- Be equipped with strong communication, planning
& organizational skills
- Possess a valid driver's license, a reliable
vehicle, CPIC & vulnerable sector check
PEP is a major partner in building a representative workforce.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Type of Establishment Experience
- Community-based agency
Specific Skills
- Counsel workers on work, and career-related issues
- Assist clients to develop job readiness skills and job search strategies