Employment Specialist Job at Developmental Disabilities Association (Vancouver)

Employment Specialist

If you’re an expert on hiring and coaching people reentering the workforce and w...

Location

Canada , Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, North & West Vancouver, Vancouver, Richmond

Salary:

30.75 - 35.29 CAD / Hour

Developmental Disabilities Association

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities such as Social Services, Human Services, or Education.
1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a vocational setting.
Experience in adaptive communication techniques information technology.
Previous experience working with adults with barriers to employment.
Demonstrated ability to successfully implement instructional and other support programs for adults.
Criminal Record Check
Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
Class 5 Driver’s License & vehicle required
Business Use Insurance
Must be willing to travel throughout the Lower Mainland (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, North & West Vancouver, Vancouver, Richmond)

Job Responsibility

Provides pre-employment counselling, job coaching, education and advocacy support to adults with a disability.
Provides transitional support, marketing to employers, and education and support to community organizations.

What we offer

A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
Employee and Family Assistance Plan
Municipal Pension Plan
Educational and training opportunities
On-the-job training
Professional development
Community involvement
An inclusive work environment

Fulltime

Employment Specialist

If you’re an expert on hiring and coaching people reentering the workforce and w...

Location

Canada , Vancouver

Salary:

33.54 CAD / Hour

Developmental Disabilities Association

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in area directly related to supporting people with developmental disabilities such as Social Services, Human Services, or Education
1-2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a vocational setting
Experience in adaptive communication techniques information technology
Previous experience working with adults with barriers to employment
Demonstrated ability to successfully implement instructional and other support programs for adults
Criminal Record Check
Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
Class 5 Driver’s License & vehicle required
Business Use Insurance
Must be willing to travel throughout the Lower Mainland (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, North & West Vancouver, Vancouver, Richmond)

Job Responsibility

Provides pre-employment counselling, job coaching, education and advocacy support to adults with a disability
Provides transitional support, marketing to employers, and education and support to community organizations

What we offer

A fully employer-paid, comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan
Employee and Family Assistance Plan
Municipal Pension Plan
Educational and training opportunities

Fulltime

Ips Employment Specialist

Who we are: At Via, our mission is to provide the best health and wellbeing supp...

Location

United Kingdom , Islington

Salary:

32612.00 - 37002.00 GBP / Year

Via

Expiration Date

July 16, 2026

Requirements

Compassionate, proactive, and a great communicator
Believe in people's potential to grow and succeed with paid work
Want to make a real difference in your community

Job Responsibility

Provide one-to-one, tailored employment support to people in recovery
Work closely with clinical teams, support workers, and community partners to ensure a joined-up approach
Build relationships with local employers to create inclusive job opportunities

Fulltime

Individual Placement & Support (IPS) Employment Specialist

An exciting opportunity to become part of a team making positive changes to indi...

Location

United Kingdom , Grimsby

Salary:

32073.00 - 39043.00 GBP / Year

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Expiration Date

June 30, 2026

Requirements

Experience of working in supported employment services
Experience of working with people with mental health problems or a similar service user group
IAG qualification or equivalent
Full and current driving licence and access to own transport
Knowledge of disability and special needs issues, policies and legislation in relation to employment
Good understanding of the principles and practice of supported employment
Able to use IT and tools such as MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel
Flexibility to travel within the region
Flexibility to working out of normal office hours
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a range of people

Job Responsibility

Manage a caseload of up to 20 service users who are unemployed or off work
Meet and exceed job outcome targets
Build relationships with clinical teams to generate referrals
Build a multi-disciplinary approach to return to work
Prepare individuals for return to work through vocational profiling and action planning
Focus on rapid job search with service user
Source job opportunities through tailored job search and employer contact
Get to know local employers to negotiate job opportunities
Ensure quality of work environments and potential workplace adjustments
Support job carving

Fulltime

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Sessional IPS Employment Specialist

At Via, we believe that recovery from substance misuse is about more than treatm...

Location

United Kingdom , West London, Islington and Surrey

Salary:

14.59 - 17.62 GBP / Hour

Via

Expiration Date

June 30, 2026

Requirements

Are compassionate, proactive, and a great communicator
Believe in people’s potential to grow and succeed with paid work
Want to make a real difference in your community

Job Responsibility

Provide one-to-one, tailored employment support to people in recovery
Work closely with clinical teams, support workers, and community partners to ensure a joined-up approach
Build relationships with local employers to create inclusive job opportunities

What we offer

All reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed
30 days annual leave for all new starters
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Financial perks
Development opportunities

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IPS Employment Specialist

As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping people wi...

Location

United Kingdom , West Norfolk, Kings Lynn

Salary:

31049.00 GBP / Year

Norfolk and Waveney Mind

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential
Business insurance is required
Ability to motivate and build relationships with clients
Strong organisational skills
Confidence to communicate and engage with a range of employers and stakeholders
Fundamental belief that anyone who wants to work can work
Supportive and empathetic with great communication and listening skills
Ability to initiate and develop relationships with individuals
Ability to engage employers via phone or face-to-face
Excellent time management and organisational skills

Job Responsibility

Supporting and motivating individuals with mental health conditions to access and sustain paid employment
Regularly meeting with clients to listen, offer support and help them identify their best job match, reflecting their skills and aspirations
Supporting the clients through CV production, interview techniques and managing their health at work
Advocating for your clients by educating and engaging with employers regarding the IPS service
Sourcing job opportunities for your clients through regular contact with local employers within the community
Promoting employment and raising expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down the barriers for them

What we offer

Mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile for cars, after deducting the mileage between your home and work base
Excellent training and support
Access to a broad range of opportunities within Norfolk and Waveney Mind

Fulltime

IPS Employment Specialist

As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in helping people wi...

Location

United Kingdom , Norwich

Salary:

31049.00 GBP / Year

Norfolk and Waveney Mind

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Driver's license and access to a vehicle are essential
Business insurance is required
Ability to motivate and build relationships with clients
Strong organisational skills
Confidence to communicate and engage with a range of employers and stakeholders
Fundamental belief that anyone who wants to work can work
Supportive and empathetic with great communication and listening skills
Ability to initiate and develop relationships with individuals
Ability to engage employers via phone or face-to-face
Excellent time management and organisational skills

Job Responsibility

Supporting and motivating individuals with mental health conditions to access and sustain paid employment
Regularly meeting with clients to listen, offer support and help them identify their best job match, reflecting their skills and aspirations
Supporting the clients through CV production, interview techniques and managing their health at work
Advocating for your clients by educating and engaging with employers regarding the IPS service
Sourcing job opportunities for your clients through regular contact with local employers within the community
Promoting employment and raising expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment, breaking down the barriers for them

What we offer

Mileage is reimbursed at 45p per mile for cars, after deducting the mileage between your home and work base
Excellent training and support
Access to a broad range of opportunities within Norfolk and Waveney Mind

Fulltime

Transition and Employment Specialist

The Transition and Employment Specialist will work within the Easterseals Arkans...

Location

United States , Fort Smith, Van Buren, and surroundings areas

Salary:

Not provided

Easterseals Arkansas

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in special education or education, master’s degree preferred
or a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling
Minimum of three years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities
Experience must include assessment, development of goals, learning strategies for individuals with disabilities, and behavior management
Must successfully complete, receive and maintain the Job Coach Certification provided by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Valid Arkansas Driver's License
Knowledge of disabilities and how to adapt instruction
Knowledge of how an individual’s disability may impact performance in a work environment and how to identify and/or suggest accommodations
Ability to utilize virtual meeting platforms
Excellent communication skills

Job Responsibility

Assess and increase strengths, interests, and abilities of individuals related to employment skills acquisition and job development
Provide supported employment and related services including employment skills development, job development, on-site job coaching and monitoring of progress
Classroom Instruction (In person and virtually)
Utilize teaching methods, materials, curriculum fidelity, and adaptations
Assess learning strengths, areas of development, and interests
Develop goals and outcomes with individual's input
Instruct on employability skills (communication, technology, problem solving, teamwork, etc.)
Assist in developing a portfolio
Assess individual’s progress
Monitor and record daily attendance

Fulltime

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