Program Lead, Transitional Services; IDD

Program Lead, Transitional Employment Services (IDD) Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• A comprehensive health benefits plan that includes massage therapy, naturopath services, travel coverage, and much more
• An Employee & Family Assistance program
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Paid days off for religious observance purposes
• Paid days off for personal wellness purposes

The Career Foundation’s Project Work:
Pathways to Work program is a one-year pilot initiative designed to support young adults (ages 18–30) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in their transition from high school to adulthood. The program integrates pre-employment training, peer mentorship, supported paid work trials, employer engagement, and family supports.

As the Program Lead, Transitional Employment Services (IDD), you will lead and deliver all aspects of the one year pilot program, supporting participants across three micro cohorts. You will design and facilitate accessible pre-employment training, coordinate six week paid work trials with inclusive employers, provide on-site job coaching to participants during their work trials, and deliver graduated wraparound supports that build employment readiness, confidence, and independence.

You will also support family and caregiver information sessions, maintain detailed program data to support funder reporting and program evaluation, and ensure the successful achievement of all key performance indicators (KPIs) and program targets for the pilot.

Full-time (37.5 hours per week) one-year contract.

The annual salary for this one-year contract position is $65,000.00.

The designated base location for this position is The Career Foundation’s North York office, located near Lawrence Avenue West and Allen Road. The Program Lead will be based on‑site at this location during the in‑person workshop period of the program. The successful candidate will also be required to travel to various locations throughout the GTHA to provide on-site job coaching during participants’ work trials and to carry out other related responsibilities, including employer outreach and relationship development.

The successful candidate should possess a valid Ontario G driver’s licence and have access to a vehicle for the required travel component of the position.

When not engaged in the designated on‑site work requirements and travel outlined above, the role will permit a hybrid remote work schedule, subject to approval by the Disabilities and Inclusion Manager and contingent on scope of work. The hybrid schedule requires a private work‑from‑home space with secure and reliable high-speed internet. A company laptop, cell phone, and other required equipment will be provided.

Plans and facilitates inclusive workshops tailored to diverse learning styles (visual, experiential, AAC-supported, plain language). Core learning topics include:
Communication and Teamwork;
Time Management and Workplace Routines;
Travel and Community Navigation;
Workplace Rights, Disclosure, and Accommodations;
Goal Setting and Self-Advocacy;
Career Exploration (skills and interests inventories);
Self-Marketing (resume/profile development and interview practice); and Health and Safety (including coordination of WHMIS certification).

Creates and adapts program materials, including workbooks, visuals, and practice tasks, and maintains accessible learning environments.

Conducts pre- and post-program assessments for each participant to track employability confidence and skills development.

Conducts outreach to identify and build and maintain relationships with inclusive employers to secure paid work trial opportunities for program participants.

Performs comprehensive job development and role-carving activities to effectively match program participants with inclusive employers.

Completes all coordination requirements related to work trials between participants and employers.

Conducts on-site readiness…