JOB OPPORTUNITY:
CONTRACT JOB COACH/ JOB DEVELOPER (approx. 9 months)
LOCATION: Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
KW Habilitation is a local not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of individualized services and supports to children with any special need and adults with developmental disabilities. We support individuals to live a fulfilling life which is fostered through preschool and early learning supports, respite services, residential services, community participation, and employment supports.
We are looking for experienced Direct Support Professionals to join our team. Specific duties for this role include: helping youth and adult job seekers with barriers to employment prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. You will coach people on-the-job to learn work skills, and personal management skills (team-work, work safety, proper work ethics, workplace etiquette and creating natural supports). Job development is also required (Assist and inspire employers to increase workplace diversity and inclusiveness, cold calling, networking). Successful applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to person directed support, and the vision of KW Habilitation.
Perks
- Developmental Service Worker Apprenticeship Program Sponsor
- Paid on-the-job training
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Employee and Family Assistance Program for all staff, their partners, and dependents
- Discounted rates on home and auto insurance
- Fun and engaging workplace
Responsibilities
- Providing respectful and supportive personal care
- Providing lifts and transfers as necessary
- Promoting people’s skills and abilities
- Providing opportunities and education for growth and development
- Honouring personal choice and informed decision-making
- Implementing individualized routines that are patterned to reflect typical life experiences and which involve people to the highest degree possible
Requirements:
- Diploma or degree in related business field.
- Minimum one year direct experience.
- A comprehensive understanding and demonstration of Core Competencies and person directed support and relationship building and networking.
- Ability to implement positive approaches for any demeanor, work as an integral part of the team, be comfortable working offsite alone and must be an effective interpersonal communicator.
- You must possess a strong desire to build an inclusive community through fostering independence, advocacy and a belief in Employment First philosophy
- Experience in sales, relationship management and job coaching are an asset
- Able to demonstrate initiative, resilience, collaboration, creative problem-solving and decision-making
- A valid G driver’s license, current First Aid, NVCI, and computer skills are all essential requirements
- The position is 40 hours per week requiring a flexible schedule to meet the needs of your caseload and employer contacts (possibility of afternoons, nights and weekends)
Core Competencies
- Advocacy
- Building Relationships
- Championing Change and Innovation
- Facilitating Growth and Development
- Inclusive Leadership
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Resilience
- Resource Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Valuing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
For more information on Core Competencies, please see: Home | DS Workforce Initiative (dscorecomp.com)
Schedule:40 hours a week based on the needs of your caseload including days, evening and weekends
Start Date: August 11, 2025
End Date: May 15, 2026 with the possibility of extension
Rate of Pay: hourly rate $24.23 – $26.58
Applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter online with a summary of relevant qualifications and reason for interest in this position by Sunday July 27, 2025.
To Apply, Please Visit Our Job Application Page HERE
Only successful applicants will be notified. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted.
Job ID: 2572723
This job posting is for an existing vacancy. KW Habilitation is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including, 2SLGBTQ+ identified persons, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities, and individuals for whom English is not their first language. We seek to provide accessibility for all applicants with our accessibility policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
