EmploymentWorks Coordinator, Saskatoon - SaskAbilities

SaskAbilities; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SaskAbilities, Location Partners in Employment – Saskatoon, is seeking an EmploymentWorks Coordinator to operate and maintain employment services, including vocational planning, classroom facilitation and employment placement.

Reporting to the Program Manager and Senior Supervisor, you will recruit participants, develop person-centered plans, provide onsite mentoring, coordinate with schools and employers, and drive outcomes toward employment. A valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services or equivalent, a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Two to three years direct experience in the Human Services Field. Experience with disability preferred.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; knowledge of community resources and local job market.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants, conduct intake interviews, and select participants for the program.
• Develop strength-based, person-centered plans focusing on employability skills development.
• Provide onsite mentoring and monitoring to participants employed in the community.
• Identify accommodations and coordinate with schools, employers and stakeholders.
• Facilitate education and employability workshops with participants and businesses.
• Assist individuals with self-management and independence; drive clients up to 3 individuals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Community resources

Local job market

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Location

Location Partners in Employment – Saskatoon

Compensation

Compensation Pay Class 16 (range of $30.39 to $37.83 per hour)

Duties and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Program Manager and under the direction of the Senior Supervisor, the EmploymentWorks Coordinator will operate and maintain employment services, including vocational planning, classroom facilitation and employment placement.

Duties include:

• Recruiting participants, conducting intake interviews, and selecting participants for the program
• Developing and implementing strength-based, person-centered plans focusing on employability skills development
• Providing onsite mentoring and monitoring to participants employed in the community
• Identifying areas and strategies where accommodations are required
• Facilitating education with schools, employers, and other stakeholders
• Assisting individuals with self-management skills and encouraging independent action
• Collaborate with Supervisor to ensure targets and objectives for each participant are being met
• Facilitating employability workshops to participants
• Researching, establishing and maintaining contact with businesses to inform them about Partners in Employment services and facilitating employment opportunities for clients
• Working as part of a team
• Driving clients (up to 3 individuals)

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services or equivalent, a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle

Experience:

• Two to three years direct experience in the Human Services Field. Experience working with individuals experiencing disability is preferred

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to express and formulate written and verbal ideas and information in a clear, concise manner
• Knowledge of community resources and the local job market

Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.

SaskAbilities is an inclusive organization, welcoming individuals of all abilities. We believe in workplace diversity and we do not discriminate in our employee selection. Race, colour, disability, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation does not play a role in our hiring decisions.