Implement outreach strategy for clients in transition to/from employment and educationConduct central intake services for the career services division of The Murphy Centre and assess clients in areas of employment, education, health, socio-economic status and life skills Assist clients with navigating government and community resources and liase appropriately; assist clients with income support issuesConduct regular home visits with clients who require supportManage client caseload using professional counselling techniquesLiaise with the Department of AES to ensure smooth transition for clients into employment, education and/or housing Compile quarterly monitoring reports and yearly program proposals for the Department of AES Facilitate promotional activities for The Murphy Centre and program presentations to community and governmental agenciesConduct and participate in community development and networking activitiesAssist with program development specifically for clients using the income support program

Coordinated employment service program for persons with disabilities, predominantly mental illnessFacilitated pre-employment skills workshops for clients with disabilitiesProvided coordination and guidance to site staffManaged client caseload using professional counselling techniquesConducted intake assessments with newly eligible clientsCollaborated with other professionals involved with client caseAssisted clients in achieving personal independence in obtaining and retaining employmentFacilitated promotional program presentations to community agencies and employersCompiled monthly reports for federal government based on site statistics and activities

Facilitated pre-employment training program for “at risk” youth Recruited and screened potential participants for eligibilityCoordinated and monitored volunteer placements in the communityFacilitated personal and professional development group sessionsSupervised participants in the programLiaised with the Department of AES to ensure smooth transition for clients into employment

Created and implemented outreach strategy for residents in transition from shelter who experienced mental health and addictions issuesAssisted clients with locating safe and appropriate housing Conducted regular home visits with men who had moved from the CentreAssessed clients in areas of employment, education, personal care and money managementCo-facilitated life skills training sessionsLiaised with the Department of AES to ensure smooth transition for clients into housing and the communityProvided supportive counselling to men transitioning into the communityCompiled and monitored statistics on former residents