Job Developer - WarehouseAbilities

at  Back in Motion Rehab

Back in Motion Rehab has a rewarding opportunity as a Job Developer for our WarehouseAbilities (WHA) program. Be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team dedicated to empowering individuals with essential work and life skills. With passion and compassion, you’ll help build confidence, foster growth, and guide people on their journey to meaningful employment.
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
LOCATION: Richmond, BC - Travel to employer sites and off-site facilities required
STATUS: Part Time
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week.
(On occasion may be required to work evenings or weekends)

QUALIFICATIONS

1.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong ability and two years’ experience working with clients with barriers to employment.
• Several years of experience (2–4) in job development or recruiting.
• Previous experience with successful job development and client placement.
• Driver’s License and access to reliable vehicle

• Ability to obtain and pass CRC and Vulnerable Persons check

  Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or appropriate combination of education and experience in a client services/human resources setting.

• Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP), RCSS or Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP) designation or eligible for one of these designations.

  Memberships & Associations:

• Membership in either the BC Career Association (BCCDA) or the Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada (VRA) preferred.

2.

Skills & Attributes:

• Required
• Superior writing skills, excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Good problem solving and organizational skills;
• Able to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Able to negotiate agreements and contracts with employers
• Organized and able to work with diverse groups. Able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as in a team.
• Takes initiative.
• Professional and able to work with confidential material.
• Flexible and creative individual, able to adapt quickly to changing needs of a new program.
• Desirable Skills
• Secondary language an asset.
• Experience in the Warehousing Related occupations
• Technical Skills
• Proficient with computers (such as using MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Teams/Zoom)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

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• Works collaboratively with WarehouseAbilities team in understanding client needs and occupational goals and in implementing suitable strategies for job search and retention;
• Assists clients with job search strategies, labour market information and marketing techniques;
• Works to identify potential employers to approach to generate job leads;
• Develops and supports sustainable competitive employment opportunities based on Client’s work experience, skill sets and employment goals;
• Creates opportunities for employment including: information interview, employment readiness assessment, job shadowing opportunity, mentorship, training-on-the-job, work experience, hiring events (internal and external);
• Provides on the job coaching as required;
• Provides follow-up support to clients once employed;
• Facilitates, coordinates, and monitors workplace assessments and training-on-the-job opportunities;
• Places clients with appropriate employers;
• Networks with employers to build relationships and generate leads. Maintains an up-to-date contact database of employers;
• Manages relationships with employers and educates regarding HR issues and the benefits of working with specialized populations;
• Participates in all team meetings;
• Enters all program notes and job development activities into appropriate database;
• Enters outcome data into appropriate database;
• Communicates with the team on an as needed and frequent basis;
• Attends trade shows, Chamber and Board of Trade events, and other activities to network with employers;
• Facilitates job search workshops and networking support groups for Clients conducting job search;
• Remains current on labour market information and provides reporting to the WarehouseAbilities team regarding labour market activity/events (on an as needed basis);
• Achieves targets and reports them as required.
• Provide support to other Employment Services as needed and with the approval of the Program Manager