Job Description

Employment Navigator

Opportunities Yukon

Whitehorse, YT
Full Time
Compensation: $29 to $32 Hourly
Health benefits & Paid Leave are offered after probationary period.

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  Healthcare And Social Services

Duration

Term

Closing Date

Until filled

Intended job posting audience

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
Job Summary The Employment Navigator provides employment planning and support to individuals who identify with having a disability or barrier to employment. They also provide services and supports to employers regarding inclusive staffing practices. The successful applicant will work within an employment team that takes a strengths-based approach, supports each other, collaborates well, encourages creativity and innovation, and often has a bunch of fun together! If you\'re interested in a position that allows you to use your skills, learn everyday, and feel fulfilled with the work you do, apply now and let\'s talk!
Job Duties

• Communicate with individuals, service providers, and agencies to promote and explain the available services and supports
• Collaborate with clients to develop individualized personal profiles, service plans, continuous goal-setting, job development/carving and progress reports
• Develop a client training plan with expected timelines, milestones and fading schedule and review it with the client and employer prior to start date
• Review training plan with client and identify any specific issues that may need supports
• Create a baseline assessment on the job by listing the tasks from the job description and observing while the client works through tasks
• Provide supports to the client at the point where the client cannot do the task(s) independently; this becomes the starting point for training
• Develop an appropriate task analysis based on the starting point for training, for each task in the job description
• Develop individualized job coaching plans with goals, milestones, and expected outcomes, to assist client with progression towards independent employment
• Write and submit client progress reports to funding partners and referral sources
• Conduct community engagement research to gather information and feedback about employment services and supports that are needed in their sector
• Meet with community service providers to inform, collaborate, and gather information that relates to providing cooperative supports for clients
• Provide employer support, including; education/awareness, advocacy, consultation, and other services that ultimately work to strengthen the Yukon\xe2\x80\x99s labour market
• Meet with employers to develop outcome-based job description and job analysis, identifying possible hazards, natural supports, and cultural norms within the workplace
• Contribute to organizational and departmental performance measurement planning
• Attend meetings and training courses as required
• Protect the health and safety of others by adopting safe work practices and reporting unsafe conditions immediately, first to the employer
• Perform responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable federal, provincial, and municipal legislation
• Assist with care and maintenance of the organization; including building, property, and vehicles

Job Requirements

• Experience working with individuals who have unique support needs
• Case Management experience
• Coaching and/or supervisory experience
• Certifications or licenses appropriate to the position
• RCMP Vulnerable Sector check
• Current Class 5 Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License
  
• Strong proficiency in digital skills and Microsoft Office
• Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with a wide range of people of different ages and cultures, sometimes in emotionally charged situations
• Ability to maintain positive professional boundaries without imposing personal judgments or values on clients
• Ability to make decisions in complex situations that could be immediately dangerous to life or health
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated time management skills
• Flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in diverse environments
• High level of integrity, work ethic, and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with discretion
  
• Valid First Aid and CPR/AED Class C certification
• Specific trainings such as Mental Health First Aid, Risking Connections, ASIST, Non Violent Crisis Intervention, and First Nations 101 are considered assets