Employment Counsellor

About The Position: The Employment Counselor works with a diverse range of individuals to assist them in preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining sustainable employment. This is achieved through using an integrated case management approach, formal needs assessment, employment counseling developing action plans, job search support and administering financial supports when needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Client Needs Assessment:

• Conduct a guided interview with clients to determine needs and strengths and identify barriers.
• Referals for Specialized Assessments, or to external Community Service providers, as needed.
• Identify self-sufficient clients who are ready to access job search or career decision making independently and refer to self-serve services.

Action Plan Development:

• Work with clients to develop action plan and realistic activities and goals.
• Determine clients' needs and eligibility for financial supports.
• Monitor clients progress and revise action plan as required.

Employment Counselling:

• Support clients who have barriers and varying abilities to achieve employment goals, utilizing assessments, workshops and Career Counselling skills and strategies.
• Develop respectful and collaborative relationships with clients.

Facilitation:

• Facilitate develop and or adapt curriculum for employment related workshops. Workshops are delivered 1 on 1 or in a group setting.

Qualifications:

• Post secondary degree or diploma such as: Social Services or Human Services Certificate
• Demonstrated experience providing services and supports to individuals with complex barriers.
• Ability to work independently, or as part of a team.
• Excellent technical skills in MS Word and client management software.

Note: May consider equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Compensation and Benefits Package:

• Starting Wage $27.05 per hour 37.5 hours per week
• Vacation allowance starting at 3 weeks per year.
• Additional paid holidays including 13 statutory holidays per year.
• Benefits package including prescription drugs, health, dental and vision plan.
• Eight paid personal days off per year
• Robust Professional Development financial supports

Working hours are Monday -Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Covid-19 vaccinations are mandatory.

Criminal Record Check is required.

How to Apply:

Please send Resume and Cover letter via email to:

Anne McMenamin

anne@employmentconnections.bc.ca

While we appreciate all applications, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $27.05 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort St. John, BC V1J 1V1 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort St. John, BC V1J 1V1: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person