Community-Based Customized Employment Specialist

Labour Market Online; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Open Door Group in Sechelt is seeking a Casual Customized Employment Specialist to support individuals in finding meaningful employment in the community.

In this role you will deliver WorkBC Employment Services across the Sunshine Coast, travel between client sites, employers and community partners, and provide hands-on job coaching and discovery services. This is a casual, community-based position with flexible hours and no guaranteed schedule.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Sciences, Community Support, Human Services or a related discipline.
• Two (2) years of recent experience in customized or supported employment or related field.
• Experience with discovery assessments and customized employment is an asset.
• Ability to travel throughout the Lower Sunshine Coast to meet clients and employers.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals who may not be well served by traditional employment approaches to find meaningful work.
• Deliver WorkBC Employment Services across the Sunshine Coast region.
• Meet clients in the community, build relationships with employers, and provide hands-on job coaching.
• Explore customized employment opportunities and document client progress.

Skills

Community outreach

Job coaching

Relationship building

Discovery assessments

Travel willingness

Empathy

Education

Diploma in Social Sciences or related discipline

Tools

Digital case-management systems

Job description

Open Door Group in Sechelt is seeking a Casual Customized Employment Specialist to support individuals in finding meaningful employment in the community.

In this role you will deliver WorkBC Employment Services across the Sunshine Coast, travel between client sites, employers and community partners, and provide hands-on job coaching and discovery services. This is a casual, community-based position with flexible hours and no guaranteed schedule.