Human Service Practitioner

JOB TITLE                            Human Service Practitioner

REPORTS TO                       ESSP Manager

MAIN OBJECTIVE     

Human Service Support Workers work within the “Employment-First” team. These programs focus on engaging and empowering participants living with disabilities to develop personal, community and economic skills.

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, personal and community programs, as well as supports for those with complex needs.   We believe in the possibilities for all 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
Human Service Practitioner’s deliver Key Industries’ programs using resources that focus on promoting and achieving individualized employment goals that align with New Brunswick’s “Employment First” standards. The Key Industries program delivery model provides opportunities for participants who live with disabilities to explore and engage in employment, community connection, personal development, and purposeful activities that assist in enhancing each participant’s Employment Service Plan and personal life goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The ideal Human Service Practitioner is expected to be organized and be able to deliver personal development programs, use resources and pre-employment learning modules that enhance job readiness skills.  A key factor of this position is the ability to research and develop new learning material and lesson plans to present to groups daily. The Human Service Practitioner must be able to create an IESP on each participant, collect and maintain data on participant’s progress, complete reports, and use appropriate measurement tools that document the history of a job seeker’s progress and job-specific outcomes. 

As a Human Service Practitioner, you must be comfortable with using different learning styles, incorporate role play, provide creative learning and practice activities that challenge participants to go outside their comfort zone to gain greater autonomy.  Must be open to working with participants on Personal Development, Community Connections and Employment Skills. Must have a good knowledge of Computer Software and apps through the process of career exploration and career development. Must monitor and document progress while capturing participants’ interests, skills, and abilities, as well as assisting with resume building, exploring job market opportunities, and to assist and support the Job Developer with potential job carving opportunities. Must be able to work collaboratively with participants and all the players on the participants' Case Management Team by communicating changes, progress with those involved in the process.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Minimum Education: Degree/Diploma or specialization in; Social Science, Geriatrics, Social Service Community Worker, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Activity Director, or other related disciplines


• Ability to assist with conflict resolution while demonstrating clear, consistent, professional boundaries while maintaining confidentiality


• Certified in CPR / First Aid


• Knowledge of community resources is an asset when planning activities


• Versatile in computer software, apps, and programs


• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
  

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

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.