SUMMER JOB COACHES

(Approx. May – August 2024)
LOCATION: Waterloo, ON

The primary responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, ensuring customer service and summer employment outcomes are met for youth and adults with disabilities. Assists job seekers to prepare for, obtain and maintain summer employment. Act as a role model while coaching youth and adults with disabilities on-the-job to learn work skills, and personal management skills (team-work, work safety, proper work ethics, workplace etiquette, etc.) As a representative of KW Habilitation the Summer Job Coach acts as a leader and role model in all functions of the position.

To be eligible for the above position, youth must satisfy the following criteria:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN),
• Able to work 40 hours per week – including day, evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary fields of study including those requiring Co-op placements e.g. business, human services, social services.
• The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude, be energetic, enthusiastic and flexible to work in a variety of settings including retail, food services, maintenance etc.
• Previous experience working with people with disabilities an asset.

PLEASE NOTE: Positions and dates listed are contingent on funding provided by Canada Summer Jobs.

Schedule: 40 hours per week – including day, evening and weekend shifts, based on the needs of your caseload

Start Date: Approx. May 13, 2024

End Date: August 30, 2024

Pay Rate: $21.09 per hour

To Apply, Please Visit Our Job Application Page HERE

Applicants must apply in writing submitting a résumé and cover letter with a summary of relevant qualifications and reason for interest in this position by Friday, April 5, 2024 to:

KW Habilitation
ATTN: Stacey Mitchell, Manager of Community and Employment Supports
99 Ottawa Street South
Kitchener, ON. N2G 3S8

Job ID: 244523

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.