employment outreach specialist

Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) Ready to Work Inclusion Program (RWIP) Position Description Position: Employment Outreach Specialist Location: RWIP Site Offices: - Kentville, NS - Waterloo, ON - Moose Jaw, SK - Prince Albert, SK Hours of Work: 40 hours per work week (52 weeks per year) Reports to: RWIP National Manager Salary Range: $40,000 - $44,000 annually based on contract position Benefits: Medical, dental, pension based on CCRW and insurance policies Contract timeline: August 6th, 2013 - March 31st, 2015 Contract term: Based on successful negotiation and signed agreement with Opportunities Fund, Canada Posting closure: Tuesday August 16th at 9:00am EDT. Submission: Cover letter and resume in one document, sent to esmith@ccrw.org. Please indicate RWIP Employment Outreach Specialist position and preferred location in in subject line of email. Scope and Purpose: The Employment Outreach Specialist is responsible for working in a team setting with the Employment Coordinator, focusing on prospecting and securing job placements and opportunities for eligible RWIP clients, liaising with all members of the RWIP team and working one-on-one or group setting with clients in refining and tailoring the individual vocational plan. The Employment Outreach Specialist coordinates and provides job coaching and employment maintenance for each client as appropriate. Additionally, the Employment Outreach Specialist is responsible to work with Employers providing disability awareness information and presentations. Accountabilities: In conjunction with the Employment Coordinator, the Employment Outreach Specialist works toward achieving or exceeding established site targets by the completion of the CCRW RWIP fiscal year end date of March 31, 2015. The position continuation is based on outcomes achieved, continued funding of the RWIP project through the Government of Canada and successful reapplication to the program. The program targets are established as follows:  150 Clients Served  115 eligible clients will have secured meaningful and equitable full or part time employment.  150 will receive enhanced employability  7 will have returned to school for higher education  110 sessions/events will be held with employers, of which 130 employers will participate in total  35 new tools/products will be developed General Duties: - Work in tandem with the Employment Coordinator to place job-ready people with disabilities back into the workforce using a Wage Subsidy. The Employment Outreach Specialist works with Employers to ensure accommodations are created for clients with disabilities leading to obtainment of equitable and meaningful work placement through wage subsidy. - Individually, and in conjunction with the Employment Coordinator, establish, develop and maintain working relationships with employers through employer forums, individual and group presentations with a view to securing placement and employment for participants. - Comfort in the delivery of Awareness raising presentations, and employment meetings. - Able to provide job coaching to support clients in the workplace while communicating and documenting information with employers regarding each client's job progress. - Liaise, conduct outreach and market the program with other community agencies/employers, service providers and government departments. - Complete detailed analysis of job opportunities based on needs identified by each client and establish a connection with the Employer through Wage Subsidy. Coordinates and supports job interviews for clients - In conjunction with the site staff implement a quarterly site action plan designed to achieve and/or exceed desired outcomes. - Development of a Business Advisory Committee (BAC) on behalf of the CCRW RWIP site and the completion of a minimum of one BAC meeting. - Travel as required to complete all aspects of project implementation and client follow-up. - In conjunction with site staff the Employment Outreach Specialist will be expected to complete all necessary office details to ensure the effective and efficient operation. Qualifications: - Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in business/administration/public relations/recruiting Human Resources or related discipline or combination or equivalent combination of experience and education - Familiarity with and understanding of the barriers experienced by job seekers with disabilities. - Proven experience in securing employment placements and implementing Return to Work Plans for persons with disabilities. - Knowledge of job accommodations with the ability to troubleshoot and ensure accommodations are successfully implemented in the workplace - Strong verbal and written communications skills in English, French or Aboriginal dialect - Strong organizational and relationship building skills. - Ability to work variable hours is required when necessary. - Innovative problem solving, organizational, marketing and public relations skills - IT savvy relating to Office 365 & MS Office 2013. - An awareness of cross-cultural sensitivities and issues.