Employment Specialist

Advocates; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Employment Specialist, where you will empower individuals with disabilities to achieve meaningful employment. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide tailored support through group and one-on-one sessions, fostering job readiness and independence. You will gain valuable clinical skills while making a significant impact in the lives of others. The position is perfect for those who are passionate about helping others and want to grow professionally in a rewarding environment. If you are ready to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience working with individuals with disabilities/autism.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in job skills development.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote teamwork among staff.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Adaptability

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Reliable transportation

Job description

Overview

Starting Rate: $18.50/hour

As an Employment Specialist at the Employment Center, you will play a pivotal role in assisting individuals with disabilities in attaining and maintaining employment. Through a combination of group and one-on-one sessions, you will provide tailored support to help participants develop essential job skills and navigate the employment process with confidence. In this role, you will experience professional growth and skill development, be exposed to clinical skills including mental health support, and gain hands-on experience in a rewarding and impactful field.

The Employment Center is dedicated to empowering adults with disabilities to secure meaningful job opportunities. We provide comprehensive support services to individuals ages 21 and above, aimed at enhancing job readiness skills, fostering independence, and facilitating integration into the workforce.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values.
• Demonstrate respect for, and provide information to, individuals regarding human rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Follow agency policies and procedures, including work schedule, use of time off and transportation schedule.
• Interact verbally in a professional manner with the individuals supported, families, coworkers, supervisors and community members.
• Demonstrate the ability to set aside personal prejudices and fears to support individual(s) in taking risks and making informed decisions.
• Maintain agency standards of confidentiality.
• Complete required documentation in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify local community resources and ensure individual(s) access to needed local resources on a consistent basis.
• Maintain a respectful manner and tone of voice with others.
• Promote teamwork and open communication among staff members and individuals supported by the program.
• Appropriately implement teaching strategies for ISP goals and behavior plan.

Competencies

• Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Respect - shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported.
• Interpersonal Skills - maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Written Communication - is able to read and write information to communicate.
• Planning/Organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality Control - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability - is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and Security - actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities/autism
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Willingness to transport clients in own vehicle is a must
• Able to work independently
• Good time management skills
• Detail oriented

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.