Abilities Workforce Specialist

LEF delivers a variety of programs to assist individuals on their journey to a sustainable livelihood. Our integrated services focus on those: in transition, new to Canada, out of the workforce, laid off, and a host of other individual circumstances. LEF offers a holistic service model, builds on community connections, and focuses on supporting the economic independence and community engagement of families.

Our Client Engagement Team weaves together services and resources to offer seamless support across newcomer, training and employment services, and all job responsibilities reflect one integrated program with staff working together across interdisciplinary teams.

Reports to: Manager

This position will be part of a team working to increase job opportunities and outcomes for people with disabilities and supporting employers to engage a diverse and inclusive workforce. The incumbent will work closely with individuals with disabilities to help them achieve meaningful employment by identifying job opportunities, providing career counselling, and supporting both job seekers and employers throughout the hiring process.

Additionally, the Abilities Workforce Specialist will also support employers to understand clients’ abilities, needs, and interests. They will support clients to match their skills and interests with employment opportunities and employer needs throughjobmatching andjobplacement supports. This includes providingjobretention assistance, coaching, and mentoring to assist clients maintain employment or to make the next step on their career path. The role involves building relationships with local employers, advocating for individuals with disabilities, and ensuring job placements are successful and sustainable.

• Make connections with employers in the GTA to uncover hiddenjobopportunities for clients with disabilities
• Seek sustainable quality employment opportunities for clients based on client’s skills and abilities
• Build and maintain exceptional relationship with employers and various community stakeholders to support long term employment for clients.
• Arrange interviews for clients with perspective employers.
• Negotiate and prepare employer incentives agreements
• Screen and update client’s resumes
• Maintain employer and client case management database
• Outreach to new and existing employers
• Liaison with Client Engagement Workers to providejobsearch and retention supports to clients
• Research and maintain current job listings and develops resources for clients to identify current job openings related to their identified career goals

• Work directly with individuals with disabilities to assess their skills, strengths, and employment goals.
• Identify and develop job opportunities with local employers, ensuring the positions are suitable and sustainable for candidates.
• Provide one-on-one job coaching and support to job seekers, helping them through the interview process, preparing resumes, and enhancing job search techniques.

• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses and organizations to identify job openings and promote the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities.
• Educate employers on workplace accommodations, disability rights, and how to create inclusive and accessible work environments.
• Negotiate job placements, ensuring accommodations and support are provided when needed.

• Attend staff and team meetings, participate in extracurricular activities, and maintain records as required.
• Promote LEF's Occupational Health & Safety Policy and participate in health & safety education and training.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Utilize excellent outreach and…