Ways to Work Program Employment Specialist - Jobs in Saint John, NB

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JOB TITLE Ways to Work Program Employment SpecialistREPORTS TO Employment Marketing & Development ManagerMAIN OBJECTIVEThe Ways to Work Program Employment Specialist is responsible for assisting “Workforce Ready” persons living with social barriers in transitioning to training and employment. The Ways to Work program includes social skills training in effective communications, self-awareness in social settings, self-monitoring, workplace sensitivity, social intelligence, and workplace expectations.ABOUT USKey Industries has been providing services to people with disabilities since 1974. We are an “Employment First” agency offering a wide range of pre-employment programs, social and community programs, and supports for those with complex needs. Key Industries has transitioned from a sheltered model to an agency that provides a wide range of outreach programs meeting the needs of all individuals with a disability. We believe in the possibilities for all people and are proud of the services that we provide.OUR MISSIONProviding employment-first programs and personalized services to empower persons with a disability to achieve personal, community and economic independence.JOB OVERVIEWThe Employment Specialist facilitates the Job Search Central workshops. These includes training in portfolio building, goal setting, job development, job transitioning, accessibility, accommodations and maintenance. These services will be available for all participants who have successfully completed the 14-week training room portion of the “Ways to Work” program. The Employment Specialist will be required to move between portions of the (14) weeks of classroom training to the Job Search Central workshops when required.The Employment Specialist will provide mentoring, networking with contacts, encouragement and resilience for participants seeking a job, accepting a job and keeping a job. They will deliver this service displaying these key attributes:

• Pleasant and outgoing personality;
• Work well independently and as part of a team;
• Flexible and adaptable to an ever-changing environment;
• Must be committed, positive and dedicated;
• Self-motivated and goal oriented;
• Model appropriate workplace expectations,
• Efficient and demonstrate good attention to detail;
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and spoken;
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations; and
• Respectful.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Education, Human Resources, or Social Sciences.
• Entrepreneurial approach to work, including strong marketing and networking skills, creativity, resourcefulness, results oriented and proven ability to take initiative
• Experience in report writing, recording, assessing, recommending and case managing
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in school to work related initiatives
• Solid understanding of labour market trends and the labour market of the Southwest Region of New Brunswick
• Demonstrated experience and sensitivity in working with diverse groups
• Strong organizational, problem solving, communication, budgeting and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate, proficiency in internet and Windows environment, sound knowledge of how to serve clients virtually
• Demonstrated competency in the use of social media platforms most relevant to achieving the Centre’s goals
• Direct experience in workshop organization and facilitation
• Experience in a co-ordination role

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICEAll candidates must submit to a criminal record check with vulnerable sectors and a Social Development check prior to employment with Key Industries.Any candidate not currently employed by Key Industries will need to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, or a valid medical certificate exempting them from the vaccine.Quick Apply

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