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

Job Summary

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 community.

As an Employment Coordinator you are responsible for managing the overall daily operations for employment services in Bonaventure. The Employment Coordinator 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. This may involve organizing events, participating, and speaking at conferences or community meetings

Responsibilities

• Keep and maintain up to date records on Share Vision such as but not limited to; individual daily journals, goals, and progress, supported hours, community participation and communication log along with any tracking as laid out by the Employment Coordinator.
• Participate with individuals in the discovery, job seeking and development process, while building on skills to secure meaningful employment.
• Provide support and facilitate skill development in job-related areas, including job search strategies, applications, resume writing, and interview preparation.
• Train, support, coach, and monitor individuals in various work settings, emphasizing work skills, proper hygiene, product quality, quantity, and service expectations.
• Collaborate with local businesses and organizations to explore and create employment opportunities.
• Provide training and support to employers on inclusive hiring practices.
• Participate in events, and fairs promoting and speaking about inclusive hiring practices.
• Participate in Monthly team meeting with the Employment Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Preferred formal education (i.e. SW, CSW, Human Services etc.) and/or relevant work experience
• Excellent interpersonal behaviour 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

Required Documentation

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License
• RCMP Criminal Record Check (Schedule A - Employer will file)
• First Aid with CPR Certificate
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
• Immunization Records or Medical Exemption
• Signed Bonaventure Hire Package
• 3 References - (One must be a most recent employer)
• Physician's Declaration
• TB Screen

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.