Transition Planner - Saint John Region

• Are you a “people person” who gets satisfaction from supporting others' success through problem solving?
• Are you looking for a job that allows you to apply creative approaches to empower someone to become more independent?
• Are you interested in a role that allows you to work with an award-winning organization who offers a gold star compensation package?
• Are you tired of always working holidays, evenings and weekends?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then please keep reading!

Ability NB is seeking a passionate, highly motivated and creative Transition Planner to deliver services in Saint John, Kings and Charlotte counties. We offer our employees a gold standard health and dental package, 3 weeks paid vacation, time off over the Christmas season, and a matching RRSP contribution plan for up to 3% of your salary.

The successful candidate will coordinate a person-centred transition planning process and assist youth with a mobility disability to make successful transitions to training, post-secondary education and/or employment as part of our Transition NB program. The Transition Planner works collaboratively with youth with a mobility disability, their families and support network to develop and implement transition plans.

The successful applicant must possess the following qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Social Sciences, or a related field. A Human Services diploma may be considered

· Minimum of one year related counselling or coaching experience

· Excellent planning, organizational, time-management, communication, relationship building, writing & facilitation skills

· A knowledge of and passion for disability issues

· Extensive knowledge of labour market information, employment resources as well as the education & post-secondary education systems

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Previous experience working with persons with a disability, youth and in vocational coaching are assets
• Proficiency in English is required.

Salary bracket: $48,000 to $55,000 + benefit package. A valid driver’s license, significant travel throughout NB primarily in Saint John, Kings and Charlotte counties and use of own vehicle is required. Criminal record check and vulnerable sector check required. Applications must demonstrate how candidates meet all of the above qualifications and must be received at the address below. Candidates will be interviewed as they apply. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

Ability New Brunswick/Capacité Nouveau-Brunswick

[email protected]

www.abilitynb.ca

https://www.facebook.com/TransitionNB/

www.facebook.com/AbilityNewBrunswick

@AbilityNB

Pay: $48,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote