Job Developer/Career Facilitator

Full Time Position: Job Developer/Career Facilitator
Neil Squire Society, Prairie Region
Neil Squire Society is a Canadian not-for-profit organization that provides employment programs, computer tutoring, online services, and assistive technology solutions for persons with disabilities. The part-time to full-time Job Developer/Career Facilitator will work at our NWT Territories office in our Creative Options for Employment program (CEO).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Regional Manager, the Job Developer/Career Facilitator is responsible for building lasting relationships with local employers to create long-term employment opportunities for clients.
• This position will also work collaboratively with other Job Developers, Case and Senior Case Managers, and Career Facilitators to support clients in securing and maintaining employment.
• This position is responsible for facilitating group and one-to-one sessions on employment topics pertaining to Career & Personal Development, Wellness for Work, and Job Development.
• Deliver workshops and administer assessments in a group setting, one-to-one, and round table workshop setting. Will use a combination of tools, including online learning tools (Moodle, Skillsoft, Zoom).

Job Developer:

• Work collaboratively with a Job Developer, Case Managers, and Career Facilitators in understanding needs and occupational goals of clients and implement strategies for securing employment.
• Prepare participants for employment marketing and provide job search assistance and marketing support.
• Identify appropriate job leads and assist clients to access the hidden job market; support transition into employment; liaise with employers in order to generate employment leads.
• Attend local tradeshows/conferences, networking opportunities, and other community events.
• Market wage subsidy and non-wage subsidy employer services.
• Negotiate and prepare wage subsidy agreements, prepare employer documents and other required documents as needed.
• Provide ongoing follow-up support to clients and employers, as needed.
• Enter all program notes and job development activities into appropriate database; maintain up-to-date employer and client databases.
• Ensure all reporting for the program and other information pertaining to client documentation are completed on time and maintained in adherence to policies and procedures.

Career Facilitator:

• Facilitate both group sessions to participants and provide one-to-one support tailored to the individual’s action plan.
• The Career Facilitator will also be responsible for collecting certain documents and assignments from clients throughout each program.
• Keep in close contact with every client. Ensures client progress is always up to date in the program database.
• Attend regular meetings facilitated by Senior Career Facilitator to discuss curriculum/resource content, program delivery, and client progress.
• Ensure regular contact maintained with Case Managers, other Career Facilitators, and Job Developers regarding client information and progression.
• Ensure all statistics, case notes, reports, consents, and other information pertaining to client documentation are completed on time and maintained in adherence to policies and procedures on WTEEE database, on a minimum weekly basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

• As required, delivers Basic Technology Skills programming to adults with, but not limited to, physical disabilities onsite and by distance learning following all program guidelines.
• Work with participants in a group and one-on-one, to encourage individual clients to work independently within a cooperative, supportive learning environment.

General Responsibilities:

• Deliver services in the spirit and philosophy of the Neil Squire Society.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Communicate among staff to address and resolve participant, staff, and program issues.
• Provide information and referral support to inquiries about NSS and its programs.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained within the office for both clients and staff.
• Liaise with relevant community agencies and establish appropriate partnerships.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and participant reviews.
• Follow occupational health and safety practices as required.
• Represent the Neil Squire Society at functions/meetings as requested.
• Work with Regional Manager to assess the efficacy of the program and to modify approach as needed.
• Maintain all relevant statistics on prescribed forms.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Education, Training, Experience and Other Requirements:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or a related field and/or CDP Certificate. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in employment counseling.
• Facilitation experience is required.
• Knowledge and experience of employment counseling and disabilities is a strong asset.
• Experience conducting various needs assessments.
• Knowledge of various assessment tools and community resources.
• Advanced computer skills using Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Familiar with online learning tools.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Successful Criminal Record Check.

Required Skills:

• Must be fully knowledgeable about the social, health, and other issues facing people with disabilities in Canada.
• Must be client-centred and have a holistic approach to employment planning.
• Must be a good listener and be willing to individually counsel participants as required re: employment options/considerations.
• Proven knowledge of word processing, office computer applications, and the Internet.
• Knowledge and experience in principles of adult education, disability issues, current labour market, social policy issues, and other issues related to employment.
• Knowledge of assistive devices and their application.
• Understanding of government policies, procedures, and program funding mechanisms.
• Proven knowledge of Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicator; Strong Interest Inventory; Transferable Skills Analysis and/or other assessment tools.

Additional Information:
Work Schedule – Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours week
Interested persons should send their applications to: career_manager@cdetno.com