The Role
The Customized Employment Coach will :
- Initiate and build relationships with employers and source work experience placements and community attachment opportunities for clients;
- Support clients in job search activities to secure work experiences, volunteer positions and paid employment opportunities;
- Provide follow up support to clients at the workplace to ensure that clients maintain sustainable employment.
Responsibilities
- Identify job opportunities customized to the skills, abilities and competencies of the client;
- Assess and refer for specialized assessments when needed to facilitate development of an Action Plan (including medical assessment reports, Psychological and Vocational, Learning Disability, Neuropsychological, and Functional Capacity);
- Promote the benefits and employment support services of Langley WorkBC Employment Services programs to employers in targeted industry sectors, the local business community, industry associations, and relevant community agencies;
- Analyze and utilize current local labour market information to source employment opportunities for participants;
- Provide ongoing guidance, and follow up support and assistance to both employers and clients in volunteer and employment placements;
- Maintain records of participant progress and provide updates through monthly reports and regular team meetings;
- Initiate, promote, organize and host a wide range of industry / employer events to enhance participant employment opportunities.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, employment and career counselling, vocational counselling experience;
Demonstrated experience in :
- Providing a Person with Disabilities support to function productively in Employment;
- Working with individuals with complex barriers to Employment and a broad range of cultural backgrounds;
- Identifying Assistive Technology solutions for Persons with Disabilities;
- Building partnerships with stakeholders and employers.
30+ days ago