Job Coach - Retention Specialist

Job Coach - Retention Specialist responsible for delivering employment services to specific target groups, working with job seekers and employers, and providing wrap-around supports to clients with disabilities and other barriers to job integration and retention.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education
• 3 years' experience in employment counselling and/or job development within a supported employment framework, client coaching and mentoring, and employment related initiatives
• Knowledge of issues, trends and legislation in the employment field and the labour market
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse clientele and colleagues
• Strong digital literacy, including MS Office suite
• Proven ability to provide coaching, mentoring and support to clients with disabilities and/or other barriers to employment
• Experience in client advocacy
• Ability to work with employers to provide welcoming environments and negotiate accommodations
• Bilingual (English/French) required, bilingual preferred
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle

Benefits

• 4 weeks vacation plus other leave entitlements
• Extended Group Health benefits
• Flexible Health & Wellness Spending Account
• HOOPP