Job Coach - Retention Specialist

The Job Coach-Retention Specialist is responsible for delivering employment services geared to the needs of specific target groups. This position works with job seekers and employers to provide wrap around supports to clients with the purpose of ensuring clients achieve and maintain sustainable employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 3 years' experience in employment counselling and/or job development within a supported employment framework, client coaching and mentoring, employment related initiatives
• Knowledge of issues, trends and legislation in the employment field and the labour market
• An understanding of the factors affecting employability, including life stabilization factors
• Excellent documentation and case noting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse clientele and colleagues
• Strong digital literacy, including MS Office suite
• Proven ability to provide coaching, mentoring and support to clients with disabilities and/or other barriers to employment
• Experience in client advocacy
• Ability to work with employers to provide welcoming environments and negotiate accommodations

Benefits

• 4 weeks vacation plus other leave entitlements
• Extended Group Health benefits
• Flexible Health & Wellness Spending Account
• HOOPP