STEP - Employment Specialist

The STEP - Employment Specialist assists people with mental health challenges to discover and obtain a vocational position that matches their skills and abilities. They will facilitate the discovery and assessment process, as well as engage with prospective employers to ascertain their needs and determine suitable matches. They will also foster relationships with employers to help them realize the benefits of hiring well matched job seekers for their business needs.

• 1 Full-Time (30 hours a week) position available

This is what we need from you:

• Career Development Practitioner Certificate/Diploma, Social Services Certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated success in facilitating supported, customized, and self-employment opportunities for people with mental health challenges.
• Previous experience supporting people with mental health challenges as an Employment Specialist.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with the business community regarding labour market opportunities.
• Maintain current understanding of labour market trends and factors that influence it.
• A philosophy of service that is in line with Communitas’ Vision, Mission and Values.
• Motivational and positive approach to coaching job seekers.
• Skilled in building rapport quickly and effectively with employers and job seekers.
• Creative in identifying employers’ needs and source employment opportunities through a variety of methods.
• Demonstrated skills in crisis management and conflict resolution.
• Creative problem solver, with sound judgment, sensitivity and strong commitment to confidentiality.
• Excellent teamwork skills maintaining honest, direct and respectful working relationships; as well as being able to work independently.
• Outgoing personality that can develop relationships and positively represent Communitas to the business community and potential employers.
• Ability to observe, record and evaluate change in job seeker behaviour.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, mediation, interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Administrative and computer skills to support documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Proficiency with Office 365 tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to develop program related reference & resource material.
• Ability to organize tasks, prioritize and manage time effectively in a busy and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage emergencies/crisis in a calm and effective manner taking all precautionary measures.
• Possession of an Emergency First Aid/CPR certificate, and Class 5 Drivers License.

Here's what you can expect:

• Competitive wages
• Generous benefits package for full-time employees
• Opportunity for growth
• On-the-job training and support

Salary:  $29.36-$31.35 hourly rate