Company Overview
UNITI Partner - Semiahmoo House Society, a non-profit organization located in Surrey/White Rock, is dedicated to providing high-quality community-based services for people with developmental disabilities.
Purpose of the Role
To deliver quality services within established guidelines and variance that are congruent with the vision and ends of the organization and that reflect organizational values that ensure a good quality of life, full citizenship and inclusion.
To provide specialized vocational coaching and employment readiness support within Community Development Services through vocational exploration, skill development, employment preparation, job coaching, and job maintenance.
To work collaboratively with Community Support Workers, who provide complementary daily support, and with people supported, their families, caregivers, and natural support to advance vocational goals aligned with individual strengths, interests, and abilities.
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Qualifications
The Vocational Coach possesses:
· A Diploma or certificate (from a recognized university or college) in a related human/social services field or equivalent.
· Minimum one year experience working with people with developmental and/or physical disabilities
· Demonstrated experience delivering vocational, job coaching and life skills training
· A strong commitment to ensuring that the rights of people with developmental disabilities and other stigmas, living and working in the community are protected and respected.
· Excellent oral, written, facilitation and interpersonal communication skills in English.
· Excellent leadership skills and safety awareness expertise.
· Excellent decision making, problem solving and creative thinking skills.
· Excellent person centred skills in crisis management.
· Clear ability to work effectively with program staff, volunteers and non-profit, for-profit or publicly funded groups, agencies or organizations.
· Demonstrated ability to teach skills and work effectively with others in a team environment with an emphasis on leadership, self-initiative, patience, maturity and tact.
· Knowledge of the local community’s resources and services including services provided in the Community Living field.
· Excellent time management and organizational skills; Computer literacy including use of social media, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
· Demonstrated ability to communicate and liaise with families, and professionals.
· Class 5 driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and use of motor vehicle.
· A clean and current Criminal Record Check and up to date First Aid and CPR Certification and Mandt Certificate (or equivalent).
· A strong desire to function as part of the staff team of UNITI.
Pay: From $27.54 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
