Employment Specialist | Permanent Full Time - #1933

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

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Job Description

If you’re an expert on hiring and coaching people re-entering the workforce and want to work to improve the lives of others, then DDA has a career for you. We are looking for an experienced Employment Specialist to join our expanding team. This role may be tasked with providing transitional support to employers and job seekers and with educating community organizations about how and why a diverse staff is important for success. Come see what we are about. Go to www.develop.bc.ca for all of our latest blogs and podcasts and scroll to the bottom of the page to connect with us on social!

Job Title: Employment Specialist | #1933
Service Area: Vocational & Day Services
Location: Vancouver
Start Date: November 04, 2024
Term/Status: Permanent Full Time
Schedule/Hours: Flex Time // 37.5 hours per week (flexible hours)
Hourly Wage: $33.54 as per collective agreement

THE ROLE: The Employment Specialist provides pre-employment counselling, job coaching, education and advocacy support to adults with a disability. The Employment Specialist also provides transitional support, marketing to employers, and education and support to community organizations.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Degree or Diploma in area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities such as Social Services, Human Services, or Education or a combination of relevant experience and education.
1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a vocational setting.
Experience in adaptive communication techniques information technology.
Previous experience working with adults with barriers to employment.
Demonstrated ability to successfully implement instructional and other support programs for adults.

Standard requirements of the Employment Specialist include:

Criminal Record Check
Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
Class 5 Driver’s License & vehicle required
Business Use Insurance
Must be willing to travel throughout the lower mainland (Vancouver, North Shore, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and Burnaby)
Valid First Aid/CPR
Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
Demonstrated competency in English
Computer literacy
Eligible to work in Canada

WHAT WE OFFER:

A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
Employee and Family Assistance Plan
Municipal Pension Plan
Educational and training opportunities

*This position requires Union membership.

For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

About Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA)

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) is a non-profit association which supports children and adults with developmental disabilities, enabling them to realize their full potential through new opportunities, personal choice, and community involvement. Areas within our association include: Infant Development, Integrated Child Care, Respite Care, After-school Leisure and Life Skills Programs, Supported Work and Employment Programs, Community Access, Residential Group Homes, Semi-Independent Living and our Head Office which is located in Richmond. Visit our website to see more details about DDA. www.develop.bc.ca or email your resumes to jobs@develop.bc.ca (job title or competition number must be entered in the subject line of your email)

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