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1. Assist individuals to overcome barriers to employment and develop vocational goals by identifying personal, family and educational barriers to employment and providing non-specialized supportive counseling.
2. Attend Transitional Planning meeting at the high school level and other meetings when applicable.
3. Refers individuals to community services and programs as appropriate.
4. Identifies community employment opportunities for individuals through networking and public relations with potential employers, partner agencies and the business community.
5. Assists individuals in resolving on-the-job and off-the-job problems such as worker relations,
employer relations, job requirements and routines, and personal issues that can affect their work.
6. Participates on committees and delivers public awareness presentations, training events and other activities as assigned.
7. Build positive working relationships with families, schools and other agencies.
8. Hiring, placing, monitoring, and supporting job coaches where support is needed.
9. Travel throughout PA and surrounding area including the north will be required.
10. Some evening and weekend work required.
The successful candidate will have:
- Bachelors degree in related fields including, but not limited to: Social Work, Psychology,
Education,
and/or a Diploma or Certificate in Human Sciences such as Child Development,
Disability Support Worker.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Preference will be given to those candidates with employment experience and an awareness of the issues surrounding individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Knowledge of barriers, programs and services affecting individuals with disabilities and individuals living in the north is an asset.
- Valid Drivers license.
- Must successfully pass a security clearance.
(Criminal record check required)
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Type of Establishment Experience
- Community-based agency
Additional Skills
- Supervise other counsellors and support staff
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Teach clients how to write resumes and prepare for job interviews
- Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
- Counsel workers on work, and career-related issues
- Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings and entry and skill requirements
- Assist clients to develop job readiness skills and job search strategies
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing
- Spreadsheet
- Database
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