Job Coach - Summer Employment Transitions

Community Living Sarnia-Lambton; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Job Coach for their Summer Employment Transitions program. This role involves empowering participants with disabilities by helping them find meaningful employment opportunities while providing mentorship and support. You will work closely with local businesses, ensuring a safe and productive environment for participants. This position not only offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community but also fosters personal growth and development. If you are passionate about supporting individuals in achieving their employment goals, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disabilities is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude are key.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in finding employment opportunities.
• Provide supervision and training to participants.
• Promote Community Living Sarnia-Lambton in the community.

Skills

Experience with people with disabilities

Coaching/Mentorship

Good verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently

Positive attitude and teamwork

Public speaking

Cold calling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Computer skills

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Coordinator of Employment Supports, Job Coach – Summer Employment Transitions provides assistance to participants of the Summer Employment Transitions program; seeks out paid employment opportunities with local businesses for participants with a disability; offers a peer role-model relationship with participants; promotes practices and conditions that ensure the health and safety of participants; and promotes Community Living Sarnia-Lambton to the community. This position commences June 2, 2025 and ends August 15, 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Experience working with people with disabilities, or other related human services experience is an asset.
• Previous experience in a coaching/ mentorship role.
• Aptitude to learn quickly and to work independently.
• Must be able to relate to participants in a professional and caring manner.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to work hours according to the varying requirements of the job.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle every day.
• Good computer skills/experience is an asset.
• Aptitude with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video conferencing programs is an asset.
• Public speaking experience is an asset.
• Positive attitude along with excellent teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of the community is an asset.
• Previous Sales/ Customer Service experience is an asset.
• Must be willing to make cold calls and meet with potential employers.

DUTIES:

Job Development:

• Contact local employers and set up in-person meetings.
• Represent Community Living Sarnia-Lambton and the SET program during promotional meetings.
• Establish paid employment opportunities for participants with local employers.

Participants:

• Provide supervision and training for participants, under the supervision of the Coordinator of Employment Supports.
• Provide participants with optimum assistance and support to develop their full potential for work skills / work habits / socialization / age-appropriate behaviours.
• Demonstrate good work habits and appropriate social interaction.
• Encourage the development of a friendly, professional relationship between the participant and the job coach.
• Fulfil work duties alongside participant, acting as peer- role model.
• Maintain open communication with the employer.
• Record/ document information as required.
• Remain on site with the participant for the duration of their work shift.
• Meet with the Supervisor on a regular basis.

Health and Safety:

• Seek out employment opportunities that meet acceptable safety standards.
• Be aware of medical and physical conditions in participants that might create difficulties for those persons.
• Ensure that appropriate action is taken in the event of illness or injury to the participant.
• Report unsafe conditions and practices to the employer.

Public Relations:

• Promotes Community Living Sarnia-Lambton to the community by representing the Association to employers, staff and parents and participating in fundraising activities.

As per the Canada Summer Job Grant from the Government of Canada:

To be eligible, youth must:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

*The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.

**International students are not eligible participants. As the objective of the CSJ program is to support youth entering the Canadian labour market, the temporary nature of an international student's time in Canada does not allow for a long-term connection to the labour market.

International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. Youth awaiting a refugee status ruling, as well as those who hold a temporary visitor visa, youth visa or work visa are ineligible.

CLSL is an equal opportunity employer and values the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Please inform us, should an accommodation be required, and we will work with you to meet your needs. This information can also be made available in an alternative format, upon request, to accommodate individual disabilities.