JVS Toronto
Offers career exploration, job search, coaching
Manager – Disability Employment Services
About the job
- A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field is required.
- Knowledge of and exposure to the Specialized Integrated Employment Services model is required.
- At least 3 years of management experience, preferably in the social services sector, is required.
- Experience administering budgets and financial reporting is required.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop professional relationships and motivate and coach employees are required.
- Demonstrated ability to develop employees and implement and meet performance management standards is required.
- Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions are required.
- Effective organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
- Effective time-management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities, are required.
- Computer literacy and the ability to learn systems used by the agency are required.
- A clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
- Manage the Specialized Employment Services program through hands-on leadership, including participating in outreach activities and supporting staff in client service delivery to achieve contracted outcomes.
- Develop, implement, and manage policies and procedures to ensure consistent employment services across all components of the Specialized Employment Services program.
- Provide leadership to foster effective communication among staff, community partners, and funders.
- Oversee the Specialized Employment Services and Autism Spectrum Disorder programs, establish strategic partnerships to promote and refer clients, and ensure successful program delivery and funder reporting.
- Apply an in-depth understanding of disabilities, including learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and mental health challenges, in vocational and employment settings.
- Apply knowledge of Ontario Disability Support Program regulations and compliance requirements to ensure program adherence.
- Oversee all aspects of staff management, including hiring, supervision, performance evaluations, and professional development.
- Conduct case conferencing, provide client service support, and address client feedback to improve service delivery.
- Lead the ongoing development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the Specialized Employment Services model while ensuring compliance with funding agreements, performance targets, and expenditure requirements.
- Participate in yearly business planning, budget preparation, and funder compliance reporting.
- Monitor budgets, track expenses, and resolve financial issues as needed.
- Promote JVS Toronto Disability Service programs to diverse stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations and funders to enhance JVS Toronto's visibility and outreach.
- Collaborate with Information Technology and Marketing teams to optimize program operations and resolve identified challenges.
About the company
JVS Toronto delivers career services in Toronto and York Region to help job seekers reach their potential and support employers in building a skilled workforce. It provides services such as career exploration, job search help, recruitment, mentoring, coaching, retention support, and vocational assessments across nine locations, guided by a multidisciplinary team that works with students, youth, and adults, including newcomers, people with disabilities, at-risk youth, and mature workers. The organization combines services for job seekers with end-to-end recruitment and retention support for employers, using in-person assistance across multiple sites and mentors to guide individuals. The goal is to help job seekers succeed at work and to assist employers in securing the workers they need.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Canada
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What believers are saying
- Ontario Trillium Foundation approved $156,800 in 2025 and $21,900 in 2026.
- New check-in stations reduced touchpoints and improved throughput at seven JVS Toronto locations.
- United Way Greater Toronto disbursed $372,027 to JVS Toronto in 2025-2026.
What critics are saying
- OTF grants funded HVAC repairs in 2025 and check-in stations in 2026; renewal risk remains.
- Employment services face commoditization from digital platforms and rival nonprofits like ACCES Employment.
- A funding shock would force site cuts and shrink service capacity across seven locations.
What makes JVS Toronto unique
- JVS Toronto runs Canada InfoNet pre-arrival services, plus seven-location in-person employment support.
- Its 2026 Project Welcome Virtual Expo connects newcomers with 15+ communities and mentors.
- JVS combines bridge training, employer networking, and accessibility upgrades at Tycos head office.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Employee Discounts
Company News
Recently, JVS Toronto received a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) as part of the Resilient Communities Fund.
Recently, JVS Toronto received a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) as part of the Resilient Communities Fund.
And Adult Social Group has worked with JVS Toronto, Toastmasters, Microsoft, and LimeConnect, among others, to deliver skill development and destigmatize autism in the workplace.