Job Title: Project Support Assistant

Location: St. John’s, NL (in-office position)

Positions: 1 

Contract Position: 8-weeks

Hourly Rate: $16.35

The Role:

The Program Support Officer is responsible for supporting the Manager and the team in the day-to-day implementation and administration of the project, this may include delivery of group-based and individual services to an active talent pool of job seekers with disabilities, participating in marketing etc. The Program Support Officer is a dynamic self-motivated individual who wants to learn more about the area of employment for persons with disabilities.

The main accountabilities for this position include but are not limited to:

·      Support the delivery, as part of a team of two, of interactive virtual as well as in-person pre-employment training to jobseekers with disabilities in a motivational, accessible, inclusive, and fun environment.

·      Support Job Develop: cold calling, reaching out to local businesses to create opportunities for participants.

·      Troubleshoot program accessibility requirements for virtual participants and ensure full access to program.

·      Administration of program processes and organization of required documentation

·      Establish and maintain a database of all contacts, participants/stakeholders with whom the team communicates;

·      Participate in marketing, liaise with government departments and community organizations.

·      Address and support access to accommodations requirements, from workshop to workplace

·      Consistently follow up with clients and employers to facilitate employment retention and trouble shoot accommodations, in coordination with Employment Coach

·      Maintains client confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. 

·      Preform other duties as required

Requirements to be considered for this job:

·      Previous experience working in the field of human services, preference given to work with persons with disabilities. 

·      Highly achievement orientated

·      Organized and comfortable with office administration, experience using MS Office Suite.

·      A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle 

WORKING HOURS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

·      This position is an in-office position to be available in person for participants.

·      Extensive telephone and computer use

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and current resume in one document, clearly indicating how they qualify for the role, to hr@ccrw.org.

Other information:

Please note that AI will not be used in the hiring or screening process for this position.

This is a new short-term position for the summer offered through the Youth Canada Summer Jobs Grant.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CCRW embraces and celebrates our country’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. CCRW is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse stakeholders, staff and community alike. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.