Are you passionate about helping individuals find meaningful employment? The Next Step (ages 17-30) employment program assists individuals who identify as having a disability find paid employment opportunities in the community. The program is a crucial program of Easter Seals Nova Scotia.
Under the direction of the Supported Employment Programs Manager, the Job Developer will work closely with the employment team, current and future employment partners, and the clients we support.
The Job Developer will work to strengthen partnerships with businesses who are interested in becoming an inclusive employer. The Job Developer should have experience in networking, facilitation, and cold calling to facilitate new partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with potential employees in different sectors.
- Identify job opportunities that match the skills of the clients.
- Case management for each participant
- Network with community organizations to promote our employment program.
- Assist in the development and facilitation of employment workshops.
- Attend networking events, job fairs, interviews.
- Job coach when necessary
- Conduct regular follow ups with employers to ensure success and/or troubleshoot.
- Assist employers in understanding the benefits of hiring individuals who identify as having a disability and the benefits of being an inclusive employer.
- Search for opportunities on employment sites (Career beacon, indeed etc.)
- Ensure evaluations are conducted for each participant and employer partner.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field
- 1-2 years’ experience in job development for individuals who identify as having a disability.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong networking skills
- Experience with workshop development and facilitation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong problem solving/ decision making skills.
- Travel for employer visits and job coaching
- Commitment to supporting clients in achieving their employment goals.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point)
- Reliable transportation and clean driving abstract
- Positive attitude
- Experience working with people with disabilities
- Works from a client centered approach
- Criminal Record Check required.
-Valid drivers license and clean abstract Pay: From $56,693.00 per year
Advantages
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off