Vocational Worker

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As a Vocational Counsellor, you will provide the full continuum of support to participants with disabilities seeking competitive paid employment in an integrated community setting. Working alongside in liaison with community or other referring staff, you ensure the integration of vocational skills into the workforce. You will be responsible for engagement, continuous assessment and the development and implementation of vocational plans.

You provide any, or all, of a full range of supports to participants including one-to-one or group counselling, direct job marketing to potential employers, independent job search support, and onsite job coaching.
You will
Manage and maintain the caseload for all assigned participants in the program
Coordinate and conduct marketing and outreach activities to community agencies, organizations and employers
Engage participants and establish trusting collaborative relationships directed towards the goal of competitive employment in an integrated community setting
Develop relationships with employers in a variety of industries to ensure successful job development for participants
Create job seeker profiles, resumes and proposals
Provide onsite job coaching to ensure orientation and training to participants
Provide ongoing support and training at the job site, by telephone, through one-to-one counselling and by facilitating group support meetings
Assess, in conjunction with the participant, their support worker and or other appropriate professionals, the participant’s vocational functioning on an ongoing basis and facilitate the setting of appropriate vocational plans
Conduct job development, direct marketing and job search activities directed toward positions that are consistent with the needs and interests of the participants
Locate job openings for people served based on their individual skills and abilities
Develop self-employment strategies if it is the best option
Coordinate, in liaison with the referring PCCR staff, participant intake into the program ensuring their timely assessment, entrance and orientation.
Remain current on local and regional labour market trends and the most effective job search strategies and techniques
Complete reports and documentation on activities as required – employer contact spreadsheet, community development activities spreadsheet, vocational plans, progress notes, program information and records of communication with external community and personal supports
Ensures the coordination of participants departure from the program, including file closures and referrals to further community, educational and training resources as needed
Attend meetings as required
Attend community functions and speak to local business groups
Plan and deliver service delivery activities to meet the CLBC contact deliverables associated with the contract for the person served
Undertake other tasks as assigned i.e. any ad hoc requests from management and/or leadership

What you bring:

Bachelor’s degree in a health or social services field, or equivalent
1 year of experience working with people with disabilities (paid or volunteer)

Experience with Marketing and Networking
Experience and education in business management
Strong community relationships to create a network with other employers in the community
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skill
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Windows. Must include word processing and competency with Outlook email application and knowledge in Share Vision
Evidence of the practice of confidentiality
Current First-Aid and CPR Level C Certification
Any qualifications or skills required by the funding agency
Possess a satisfactory physician’s assessment of fitness to work
Satisfactory criminal record and MCFD HUB clearance
Have a valid Class 4 Driver's Licence, access to a safe and reliable vehicle and the ability to travel
Ability to provide a calm, healthy, positive role model to participants
Ability to problem solve and devise creative solutions to challenges
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations and to remain calm in…