Job Description

Reports to:

Program Lead, WorkAbility Program

Job Duties:

Sends out weekly job opportunities to updated client list. Sends out monthly workshop calendar to updated service provider list. Network with Ottawa community service organizations and local small businesses, proactively to establish relationships for work placements and referrals into Workability. Create partnerships through the utilization of job development strategies with businesses to provide work opportunities and workplace/interview supports for clients Host educational sessions for community partners and service providers. Use social media to promote program. Attend Ottawa job fairs. Network with educational institutions. Initiate regular (weekly/bi-weekly) check-ins with employees during placement to ensure they are feeling supported, and the placement is a continued success. Introduce employer related financial supports to all employer relationships. Participate in weekly internal job development strategy meetings. Build relationships with local Immigrant, Disability, and Mental Health organizations. Implement wage subsidies and job training incentives for clients. Connect with Acclaim's team of kinesiologists, ergonomists, and occupational therapists to ensure that the employer has appropriate accessibility tools for their new employee. Implement regular check-ins with employers to ensure the employees on placement are doing well and to provide extra hands-on training if needed, to mitigate any issues before an employee might resign/be terminated. Assist employees with application process as needed. Build strong relations with local food banks, clothing supports, and counselling services. Connect with local services to gather marketing material such as brochures to be able to hand to clients. Continue to grow partnerships by following up with partnerships monthly. Go on site to ensure client is being accommodated for, trained properly, and for a generalized check-in. Demonstrates to employers' effectiveness and profitability of employing persons with disabilities, by identifying jobs that workers could perform. Maintains client files both in hard copy and electronically in accordance with company standards. If required, refer clients to appropriate community services, depending on area of need. Develops relationships with employers in a variety of industries to ensure successful job development for clients. Locate job openings based on client's individual skills and abilities. Assists clients in meeting job performance requirements through regular support, coaching and conflict resolution. Facilitate an active "job seekers club" to maintain participant involvement. Locates jobs for participants who have successfully completed training programs. Provides strength-based approach when working with clients

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or College Diploma in social work. Bilingual (other languages) is preferred. Prior case management, marketing, employment counseling or job development experience is an asset. Knowledge of job development strategies and labor market trends in a range of occupational fields. Experience with motivational interviewing. Experience with strength-based approach when working with clients. Ability to outreach, network, promote participants and program. Ability to motivate participants toward full-time, part-time, entry-level employment. Ability to motivate placed participants toward the retention of long-term employment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills. Proficient in using Microsoft Office and other widely utilized software applications.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Paid time off RRSP match
Work Location: In person