• Graduate or certificate/diploma in human sciences or employment counselling, or a combination of education and experience.
• Diploma, certificate, or degree in Human Services, Employment Counselling, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, local labour market trends, and community resources.
• Must have vocational counsellor experience (job developer) and community inclusion experience.
• LIFE Services experience an asset.
• Experience developing employment and support plans and providing workplace training.
• Understanding of person-centered services, natural supports, and supporting individuals with diverse abilities, including FASD and autism.
• Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Flexible to meet service and employer needs, including occasional evening and weekend work.

Duties/Responsibilities can include but not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate person-centered employment and support plans.
• Support individuals in achieving employment goals through resume development, job searches, applications, interview preparation, job coaching, and workplace support.
• Facilitate regular goal review meetings and monitor progress toward individual outcomes.
• Provide job site training and build positive relationships with employers and community partners.
• Identify and create employment opportunities that align with individual strengths and employer needs.
• Support skill development, community inclusion, lifelong learning, and increasing independence.
• Connect individuals with community resources and opportunities that promote personal growth and employment success.
• Provide support to individuals with diverse abilities using a variety of teaching and learning approaches.
• Travel throughout the community using a personal vehicle to support individuals in workplace and community settings.