Job Description
Temporary Full Time position, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, 35 hours per week, flexible hours required.
If you want to feel like you are making a positive change in people's lives, Community Ventures Society is interested in YOU. CVS is a small, values-based, social profit agency providing services to adults with diverse abilities and children & youth with special needs.
The Employment Specialist supports individuals in seeking economic and social inclusion in the community by participating in supported and customized employment in the community. The position works closely with the individual to build personal capacity to engage in paid work. The position collaborates with family and support networks to create the conditions for sustainable employment. Your duties may include:
- Supporting individuals to find and retain paid employment
- Teaching life skills aligned with personal and employment goals
- Supporting and encouraging independence and self-determination
- Facilitating relationships between the individual and employer
- Teaching and facilitating effective communication
Our requirements:
- Passion for working with people and positive attitude
- 1-3 years in a related field required
- Diploma in social services or related field and asset
- Experience with supported employment and customized employment
- Reliable car (w/ business insurance) and First Aid and CPR certificate
- Some education and/ or experience working with people who have developmental disabilities
What CVS offers:
- Positive, safe and value-based environment
- Flexible shifts and fun atmosphere
- Excellent benefit package
- Advancement and learning opportunities
- Appreciation for creativity and diversity
We also offer our employees counselling, a computer purchase program, and access to corporate cell phone rates. Our advancement opportunities include training in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Trauma Informed Support, Mandt and Positive Behaviour Supports. In addition, you will have the whole community as a place to connect people and help them to be the best they can be. We recognize our staff for their achievements and we celebrate successes!
Please reply to this ad with resume and a short cover letter.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Salary: From $28.32 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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