About this role
When applying, please include competition number 2026-127-PPR-03 in the email subject line.
Duties and responsibilities
The Mentor will provide one-on-one and small group facilitation to assist individuals experiencing disabilities in various employment, volunteer settings to develop their work and life skills.
Duties include
- In consultation with an Employment Specialist, identify supports required to maintain clients employment and/or volunteer placements, develop a plans to support individual needs, and provide one-on-one assistance.- Complete learning style assessments for employed clients.- Evaluate and document clients work skills and work habits at each scheduled employer visit.- Educate clients about their rights and responsibilities of being an employee by providing them with knowledge of labour standards in their workplace.- Implement strategies and support for individuals to increase their employability skills.
Qualifications
Education:- Disability Support Worker/Rehabilitation Worker Certificate or equivalent- Valid Class 5 Drivers License and access to a working/reliable vehicle- Valid First Aid/CPR/AED Certification- Proficient computer skills and good knowledge of Microsoft suite office programsExperience:- Two to three years direct experience working in the Human Services Field experience working with individuals experiencing disability would be preferredSkills:- Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work effectively with individuals with varying abilities, co-workers, and community partners.- Open-minded, creative, effective time management, and problem-solving skills.- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.