Skills, Development and Employment - Employment Support Worker - Full Time

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward.

• Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.

• Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 

• Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. 

Skills Development and Employment ensures that people with disabilities find and keep meaningful jobs by matching them with employers seeking qualified job candidates. In addition, they offer support with assessments, rehabilitation and child and youth programs. 

This role and responsibilities

The Employment Support Worker works as part of the Vocational Rehabilitation Team to provide a variety of employment supports to consumers in work trials and employment, including but not limited to:

• Receiving/reviewing consumer files, employment plan, description of workplace, and progress reports
• Provide one to one support to job seeker with resume development, preparing for interviews, completing job applications
• Providing support on site in workplace environments, job and job site analysis
• Complete assigned tasks to identify need for workplace supports, possible support solutions and the service plan
• Implementing service solutions to meet client needs, including on site coaching at place of employment as assigned
• Documenting workplace activities objectively 
• Assist employer to implement natural supports and to assume ongoing supervision and training of the consumer
• Employer relations – receive employer feedback regarding consumer’s performance and MODC services
• Identify potential employment programs/services and assist with needs analysis and/or surveys as requested

Qualifications and experience

• Degree in social services or equivalent from a Community College/University or equivalent; general business knowledge. 
• One year experience working with persons who have disabilities
• Experience teaching and coaching adults
• A varied employment history with experience in several occupations is also an asset
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
• Sensitivity to issues/barriers that people with disabilities experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills
• Well-developed time management, organization and teamwork skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to document, maintain records and analyze and write reports

How to apply

• Please submit your cover letter and resume by November 15, 2024. 

 Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re: 

• Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities

• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility

• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits

• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success

• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture 

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca 

We value the health & safety of our employees! 

MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

Need accommodations? We're here to help!

MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.