Job Title : Employment Facilitator
Location : Ladysmith / Nanaimo Regional Area
Position Type : Part-Time (24 hours) Employment support
Schedule : 3 days a week, 8 hours a day, some evenings, and weekends may be required.
Hours are scheduled to suit the needs of individuals supported in their employment. Potential to increase hours by incorporating front-line Inclusion Support and expanding our employment program.
Wage : $26.98 - $30.82 per hour
Bonaventure Support Services is a dynamic and adaptable agency that supports adults, children and youth within the social service sector on Vancouver Island. We offer a broad range of services providing opportunities to those who live with diverse abilities.
Our focus is person-centered with goal-directed options, encouraging full participation in the community. As an Employment Facilitator, you are responsible for managing the overall daily operations for employment services in Bonaventure. The Employment Facilitator offers leadership and supervision of employment service team members and provides employment-related support for people with diverse abilities.
A key component of your role is to develop and maintain relationships with employers and community organizations to identify job opportunities. This involves creating community networks and promoting the benefits of hiring people with diverse abilities, which may include organizing events, participating, and speaking at conferences or community meetings.
Preferred formal education (i.e., SW, CSW, Human Services, etc.) and/or relevant work experience. Excellent interpersonal behavior and communication skills. The desire and ability to work with persons with diverse abilities and demonstrated personal suitability to promote dignity, independence, and individuality. Ability to work independently. Must be in good health with the physical ability to carry out the duties of the position & shift responsibilities.
You may apply for one job posting only, and the selected posting will be the position for which you will be interviewed.
Please note only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Thank you for your interest in Bonaventure Support Services.