Enhanced Employer Support Facilitator

Join the Y Employment Services Team!
Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others. YMCA of
Southwestern Ontario is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada,
offers settlement services to newcomers to Canada, operates 2 overnight camps and 16 Health & Fitness
branches across Southwestern Ontario, and we have been making a positive difference in the
communities we serve for over 50 years!

Position: Enhanced Employer Support Facilitator
Location: Chatham-Kent YMCA and YMCA Learning and Career Centre

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: $26.50/hour, 40 hours/week

As part of your total compensation:

• Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on

YMCA childcare and camp programs

• Vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations
• May be entitled to up to 12 paid personal days – applicable with position and contract length.
• Benefits package - applicable with position and contract length
• Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
• Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services

In this role, you will:

• Network with the local employer community to assist at individuals with self- identified

disabilities who have little or no labor force attachment to obtain employment. Once
employment is obtained employers are supported via education and on-site monitoring to
ensure successful accommodations of employees with exceptionalities

• Employer Support Facilitator is responsible for networking with the local employer community

to assist individuals with self- identified disabilities who have little or no labor force attachment
to obtain employment. Once employment is obtained employers are supported via education
and on-site monitoring to ensure successful accommodations of employees with
exceptionalities

participants in determining employment support needs and in utilizing and maximizing wage
incentive funds to participants

• Organizing information sessions or workshops to better prepare the employer and staff to work

with persons with disabilities (e.g. providing information to support the integration of persons
with disabilities into the workplace and on the rights of persons with disabilities to appropriate
accommodations and on existing and upcoming legislation)

• Promoting strategies, programs and tools available to employers to help them integrate

potential employees with disabilities

• Providing alternative Employer Supports, such as management coaching, employee training and

human resources support, to improve an employer's capacity to hire and retain persons with
disabilities

• Developing employer policies and procedures to integrate prospective employees with

disabilities

• Providing technological aids to accommodate persons with disabilities within the workplace;

and, providing services to employers to aid with the hiring of persons with disabilities (e.g.
interpretation services for the deaf for interviews)

• Assist in the recruitment of eligible participants and in the development of their individualized

Employment Action Plans (EAP)

• Provide one-on-one supports to participants requiring employment advice/guidance during their

employment opportunity

• Conduct appropriate and regular follow-up activities with employers and program participants
• Maintain files and prepare documentation according to internal policies/guidelines and funders’

potential participant goes beyond internal capabilities of the organization to focus on those best
suitable as per our mandates and resources

• Ensure that documentation is completed and submitted within required time restrictions.

Inaccurate or misunderstood information can result in severe consequences, i.e. budget
slippage, undue hardship to participant, unmet targets etc.

• Ensure program adapts to often changing circumstances, to effectively serve participant and

employer needs while meeting deadline

• Be committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
• Embrace and exemplify the Y’s core values

Education and Skills Qualifications:

• Employment/Education working with individuals with self-identified disabilities preferred
• Post-secondary education preferably in Employment/Career Counselling, Adult Education,

minimum of two vaccinations against COVID-19. Exemptions will be granted upon receipt of
acceptable proof of a permissible Human Rights Code ground. This requirement has been
suspended effective June 30, 2022. It may be reinstated in future should the state of public
health in our communities require it.

Why The Y?

The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to the development of healthy
communities and welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We are
committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized
by Forbes as one of Canada’s Top Employers. We offer meaningful employment and
the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families.

To Apply:

• Submit your cover letter, resume, and supporting documents via email to Ray Kurniawan,

General Manager of Employment Services at ray.kurniawan@swo.ymca.ca. The job posting
deadline closes on March 4, 2024, at 12PM EST.

• Include in your submission your specialized experience, and why you are the best candidate for

this role. Please include the name of the position and location in your application.

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be

contacted.

NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all
stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who
may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and
uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its
associated standards and regulations.