Job Developer / Job Coach

Summary of Duties

• Receive/review participant files, employment goals and related information;
• Provide one to one support to participants with preparing for interviews and completing job applications ;
• Identify suitable job opportunities in the local labour market;
• Match participant to job opportunities and support transition to workplace;
• Monitor participants’ performance at work through communication with the employer and participant;
• Identify need for workplace supports and develop support solutions and service plans;
• Implement service solutions to meet participant needs, including coaching at place of employment as needed. Document workplace activities objectively;
• Assist employers to implement natural supports and to provide ongoing supervision and training of the participant
• Employer relations: receive employer feedback regarding participant’s performance and KCA ODSP Employment Support Services;
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Employment Counselling, Career Development or in a related field such as Social Services or Human Resource Development and/or 3-5 years of related experience;
• Detailed knowledge of Ontario Works Social Assistance Program, Ontario Disability Supports Program and knowledge of other relevant government programs;\
• Knowledge of first Nations/Kenora job marketed and First Nations/Kenora employers;
• Experience teaching or coaching youth and adults;
• Excellent communication skills and proficient with computers;
• Sensitive to needs of employers and referral sources;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Good organizational skills.

The closing date is Friday October 1st, 2021 @ 4:30pm.