Are you passionate about accessible employment?

We are seeking an employment specialist to work in our Mental Health setting.

Potential Place

Society (PPS) is an internationally recognized community and non-clinical place of support, a Clubhouse, for adults living with responsible mental illness. Clubhouses offer their members hope and opportunities to achieve their full potential. At Clubhouse, we believe that a return to employment is a key foundation for mental health stabilization. If you are ready to advance your skills and make contributions that will last a lifetime, come join our team!

Responsibilities

Key Activities:

The Job Developer and Employment Specialist role includes the following key activities:

a) Job Development

· Identify and recruit potential employment partners for PPS’ transitional employment program and work with them to create job opportunities for Clubhouse members

· Build effective employer support strategies and training protocols

· Customize and implement employee train-in-place and support protocols

· Match members to employment opportunities and help to support their success

· Maintain and support existing transitional employment positions b) Employment Training and Support

· Support members’ employment preparation including strengths finding, skill development, resume building, etc.

· Facilitate career development training c) Lead of PPS’ Employment Program

· Strategy development in partnership with the Employment Committee

· Data collection,



record keeping, and reporting

· Clubhouse employment program training

· Engage members in program planning and administration d) Agency Responsibilities

· Provide non-clinical support for people living with mental illness

· Engage with and support members in the work of the Clubhouse

· Participate in the Clubhouse’s collaborative leadership activities and take on

· Facilitate occasional after hours social recreational activities

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field. Candidates with significant progress towards their degrees will be considered.
- At least 2 years’ experience in supporting adults experiencing barriers to employment

Characteristics that lead to success:

- Strengths-based orientation and commitment to working in a trauma-informed way with a diverse population that experiences multiple barriers
- Ability to form strong partnerships and collaborative relationships
- Strong work ethic, patience, and flexibility
- Strong spoken and written communication
- Awareness of the importance of stress management and self-care for themselves and others

Requirements: · Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driving record

· Recent Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector

If this sounds like your next step, please join our team. Please note that while this position is originally posted as a one-year term position, there is strong potential for continuation.

📌 Potential Place Society is seeking s Job Developer and Employment Specialist One-year Term Position (Calgary)
🏢 Potential Place Society
📍 Calgary