DUTIES:
Under general supervision of the Manager of Services: 1. Provide employment support to adults and youth with an intellectual disability and/or autism. This includes, but is not limited to:· Assessments· Employment readiness training· Job coaching and follow up2. Recruit community employment by:· Making cold calls to employers, following up and closing · Job carving· Creating innovative marketing materials to be used for various audiences· Promoting the benefits of the program through individual meetings and group presentations3. Negotiate terms with employers in particular contractual situations Promote and assist in the development of natural supports within the work environment5. Promote the department to the public via media, schools, group presentations, conferences, etc.6. Actively participate in outside agency committee work such as Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, career fairs, trade shows etc.7. Work within the guidelines stipulated by various legislation, ie. Employment Standards Act, ODSP - Employment, etc.8. Assist with the development and implementation of the Summer Supported Employment program and other grant programs 9. Work in a variety of settings and working conditions, which may vary from office settings to environments with varying temperatures, levels of cleanliness etc.Promote safe work practices in all work settings.Ensure data collection is reported and analyzed as requiredParticipate with support plans related to employment and ensure follow-up is complete as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have: A degree or diploma in Business, Marketing/Sales and/or Related Education or Experience2. Demonstrated marketing/sales, group presentation/public speaking skills3. Experience networking and the existence of a strong business networkAbility to work independently with volunteers, agencies, businesses, industries, families and advocates5. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to achieve employment targets by being results orientedSuperior time management and organizational skills; able to deal with constantly changing priorities, peak work periods and various program priority demands 9. Ability to work varied hours and adaptability to various working conditions and locations in accordance with supports required by an individual10. Must have a valid G driver’s license and vehicle to provide transportation for self and others as needed11. Must be available to deal with emergency situations outside regular working hours Assets: 12. Experience in sales and securing paid employment opportunities13. Previous employment coaching experience14. Varied and relevant work experience and knowledge of community resources, labour market and employment services to individuals facing employment barriers 15. Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements in business and industry16. Experience in supporting adults and youth who have an intellectual disability and/or autism For further information, please contact Sergio Iacoe at [email protected] or 705-943-1795 HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours/week (with flexible working hours) RATE OF PAY: $32.51 This position is open to all applicants. Submit resume by 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Human ResourcesCommunity Living Algoma, 99 Northern AvenueSault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4H5All applicants must Email: [email protected] Please refer to File No. 7349 See Conflict of Interest Policy #HRP-CI-02. Conflict must be declared at time of application. Community Living Algoma welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. As per CUPE 1880 Article 13.01 “Staff will be offered a position and given forty-eight (48) hours to accept.” This posting is for the position of Full-time Employment Advisor within Algoma District. As per CUPE 1880 Article 4.01 Management maintains the rights “To have the right to plan, direct, and control the work of the employees and the operations of the Association, and To hire, to transfer, to lay off, to recall, to promote, to demote, to classify, to assign duties, and to discharge, suspend, or otherwise discipline employees for just cause.”
