Social Work Coordinator, Community Health

Job Description Employment Coordinator (Accepting applications for Courtenay and Nanaimo) Summary

VIVRS Employment Coordinator will be devoted to serve specialized populations including individuals with diverse abilities and multiple barriers to employment who based on their significant needs require very intensive support, to assist them in obtaining and maintaining employment. The Employment Coordinator will be responsible for building relationships with employers for the purposes of connecting clients to paid employment opportunities, this includes negotiating interviews, accommodations and Job Carving to attain the needs of both the Client and the Employment.

• Arrange Work Experience placements for clients for the purpose of assessing Client’s readiness or to determine the suitability of an Employment Theme;
• Negotiate employment opportunities for Clients entailing carving a new job or modifying an existing one by negotiating duties, accommodations, ideal conditions of employment according to Client needs and natural supports;
• Provide necessary supports for Clients to be successful during placements in the form of onsite support or Financial supports as needed;
• Provide onsite support in the form of intensive job coaching to ensure Client is supported to learn and perform all the duties of the job independently and that needed natural supports are in place;
• Collaborate with VIVRS Placement Team to support Clients and establish and maintain relationships with employers.

• Provide Follow Up support for up to 52 weeks to ensure Clients obtain permanent labor market attachment;
• Maintain regular contact with Clients to achieve Outcomes as per WorkBC policy and intervene as necessary to ensure job retention and reaching Outcomes including obtaining proof of employment;
• Provide or coordinate onsite supports based on Client needs.

• Preferred Post‑secondary degree, diploma or certificate in relevant field (e.g. career development, vocational rehabilitation, social work, human services, education, human resources, counselling, customized employment, etc.)
• Previous experience working with specified specialized populations
• Knowledge of Labour Market and local trends
• Preferred Working towards or holding professional designation such as CCDP, RRP, etc.

• Criminal Record Check (vulnerable populations)
• Driver’s license and own transportation
• Working flexible hours will be required

This is a 35 hrs/week position.

$28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

• French not required

In person