Employment Specialist | Temporary Full Time - #2214

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Municipal Pension Plan

Educational opportunities

On-the-job Training

Professional development

Community involvement

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) in Vancouver, BC, is seeking an Employment Specialist to support adults with developmental disabilities. You will provide pre-employment counselling, job coaching, and advocacy, while promoting inclusive workplaces.

The position involves transitional support, employer marketing, and education to community organizations across the Lower Mainland. Union membership is required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Social Services, Human Services, or Education or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years working with adults with developmental disabilities in vocational settings.
• Experience using adaptive communication techniques and information technology.
• Previous work with adults facing barriers to employment.
• Proven ability to implement instructional and support programs for adults.

Responsibilities

• The Employment Specialist provides pre-employment counselling, job coaching, education and advocacy support to adults with a disability.
• The role also provides transitional support, marketing to employers, and education to community organizations.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Counselling

Advocacy

Relationship building

UNION awareness

Education

Social Services Diploma/Degree

Tools

Adaptive communication tools

IT literacy

Job description

If you’re an expert on hiring and coaching people re-entering the workforce and want to work to improve the lives of others, then DDA has a career for you. We are looking for an experienced Employment Specialist to join our expanding team. This role may be tasked with providing transitional support to employers and job seekers and with educating community organizations about how and why a diverse staff is important for success. Come see what we are about. Go to www.develop.bc.ca for all of our latest blogs and podcasts and scroll to the bottom of the page to connect with us on social!

Job Title: Employment Specialist | #2214
Service Area: Vocational & Day Services
Location: Vancouver, BC
Start Date:As soon as possible (Ending April 30, 2027)
Term/Status: Temporary Full Time
Schedule/Hours: Flex Time // 37.5 hours per week (flexible hours)
Hourly Wage: $33.70 - $37.44 as per collective agreement

THE ROLE:

The Employment Specialist provides pre-employment counselling, job coaching, education and advocacy support to adults with a disability. The Employment Specialist also provides transitional support, marketing to employers, and education and support to community organizations.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Degree or Diploma in area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities such as Social Services, Human Services, or Education or a combination of relevant experience and education.
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a vocational setting.
• Experience in adaptive communication techniques information technology.
• Previous experience working with adults with barriers to employment.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully implement instructional and other support programs for adults.

Standard requirements of the Employment Specialist include:

• Criminal Record Check
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Class 5 Driver’s License & vehicle required
• Business Use Insurance
• Must be willing to travel throughout the lower mainland (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, North & West Vancouver, Vancouver, Richmond)
• Valid First Aid/CPR
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification
• Demonstrated competency in English
• Computer literacy
• Eligible to work in Canada

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Educational and training opportunities
• On-the-job Training
• Professional development
• Community involvement
• An inclusive work environment

*This position requires Union membership.

For more information, please visit our website at www.develop.bc.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.