Job Description

Inclusion NB (•formerly the New Brunswick Association for Community Living•) is leading the creation of opportunities for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and their families to live full and valued lives in all aspects of society and is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic individual committed to the vision, values, and philosophy of inclusion. The Transition Facilitator will provide a transition to employment services - transition to work for high school students with an intellectual disability and employment counseling services - moving on to post-secondary studies for individuals with an intellectual disability. The successful candidate will work with high school students (grade 10, 11, and 12) with an intellectual disability in helping develop an action plan and provide job preparation activities for transitioning to work directly from high school as well as students (youth up to 30 years of age) with an intellectual disability wanting to pursue post-secondary studies at NBCC or CCNB.

This is a temporary position to cover-off a leave of absence . The Transition Facilitator position will be located in Bathurst, NB but will also be required to travel and provide service to identified high schools of participating students in the Bathurst Area.

Responsibilities

• Organizing, coordinating, and managing a person-centered transition planning process;
• Identifying and supporting the goals, needs, interests, and dreams of high school students with an intellectual disability;
• Identify and approach community employers to arrange work experience, summer employment, etc.;
• Provide students the opportunity to learn basic workplace essential skills;
• Ensure follow-up and supports are provided to ensure the transition plan is being carried out, ongoing monitoring;
• Identify and secure external job coaches to provide on-the-job support during work experience placements;
• Refer students to local employment agencies and/or government external service providers;
• Access government funding for supports and services for the student.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (Written & Spoken French & English)
• Minimum Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences, or Education and one year of counseling- related work experience for a total combination of 5 years; or a minimum post-Secondary Diploma/Certificate in related disciplines of Social Sciences, Education, or Human Services and three years of counseling-related work experience for a total combination of 5 years or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the requisite skills and abilities may be considered;
• Lived experience is an asset;
• Strong computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Office applications, comprehensive internet searches, and the ability to learn new information management systems;
• Ability to travel and provide own transportation;
• Current and Valid Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Persons Sector Check.

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of provincial labor market information, techniques in job searching or knowledge of job search platforms;
• Techniques in resume and cover letter writing, and interviewing;
• Knowledge of Job banks and resources to access job postings;
• Knowledge of Federal/Provincial programs and services;
• Coordination and facilitation skills;
• Demonstrated networking and collaborative team-building skills;
• Ability to work independently and results-oriented.

Inclusion NB est un organisme progressif recommande par les employes et axe sur l'equipe qui favorise un solide equilibre travail-vie personnelle. Elle offre un regime integral d'avantages sociaux a l'embauche, dont les suivants :

• Horaires flexibles (y compris l'option de travail hybride)
• Equilibre travail-vie personnelle
• Conges de maladie remuneres
• Conges annuels remuneres
• Conges de sante mentale
• Perfectionnement professionnel
• Stationnement gratuit
• Pauses-repas remunerees
• Prestations d'assurance collective

Si ce poste vous interesse, veuillez faire parvenir votre curriculum vitae ainsi qu'une lettre d'accompagnement a l'adresse suivante:

Inclusion NB.

A l'attention de Kirk Munroe, directeur des ressources humaines et de l'administration
800, chemin Hanwell
Fredericton (N.-B.) E3B 2R7
Telecopieur : 506-453-4422

Si des mesures d'adaptation raisonnables s'imposent pour participer au processus de candidature ou d'entrevue ou pour executer les fonctions essentielles du poste, veuillez communiquer avec Kirk Munroe.

Nous remercions toutes les candidates et tous les candidats pour leur interet, mais nous ne communiquerons qu'avec celles et ceux qui seront convoques a une entrevue.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bathurst, NB E2A 3A1