BRIDGE Coach

JOB TITLE BRIDGE Coach

REPORTS TO Employment Services Manager

ABOUT US

Key Industries has been providing services to people with disabilities since 1974. We are an “Employment First” agency offering a wide range of pre-employment programs, social and community programs, and supports for those with complex needs. Key Industries has transitioned from a sheltered model to an agency that provides a wide range of outreach programs meeting the needs of all individuals with a disability. We believe in the possibilities for all people and are proud of the services that we provide.

OUR MISSION

Providing employment-first programs and personalized services to empower persons with a disability to achieve personal, community and economic independence.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Employment Division of Key Industries is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team and fill the role of BRIDGE Coach in Saint John, New Brunswick! In this position, the successful applicant will be responsible for designing and implementing experiential learning tasks in simulated work environments and local educational facilities. This role plays a key part in supporting individuals with disabilities to develop the confidence and skills they need to reach their employment goals through hands-on, experiential learning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Facilitate job simulation training sessions for participants referred by EAS agencies and community organizations.

· Develop and adapt individualized training session plans that reflect participants’ goals, skills, and learning needs using the Skills for Success and NOC profiles as guides.

· Deliver training using a strengths-based, person-centered approach with a focus on experiential learning.

· Provide one-on-one and small group support to participants with disabilities to help build workplace confidence and skills.

· Utilize the prompting hierarchy (Independent, Gestural, Verbal, Model, Physical) to support task completion and promote independence.

· Track participant progress, complete assessments, and document results.

· Report program outcomes using the provincial database system.

· Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to improve program delivery and identify new opportunities for impact.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

· Diploma or degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Disability Support Services, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

· Knowledge of regional labour market trends and entry-level job openings

· Experience or knowledge in training or facilitating adult learners is preferred

· Adaptability & flexible thinking

· Understanding of MS Office Suite and ability to write reports are required

· Excellent oral and written communication, French is considered an asset

· Collaborative mindset with experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team and engaging community partners

· A strong sense of discretion and confidentiality is required

· This role requires a valid Driver’s License and the use of your own reliable vehicle

JOB TYPE

Contract

Full-Time, 1-year contract with possibility of extension

HOW TO APPLY

Due to the high volume of applications received by the agency, we will only accept applications via BambooHR at this time. Failure to apply in the requested manner may exclude your candidacy for hiring consideration.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its environment change.

All candidates must submit to a criminal record check with vulnerable sectors and a Social Development check prior to employment with Key Industries.