Resource Centre Advisor/Employment Consultant

The Resource Centre Advisor/Employment Consultant is a key member of the Horton Ventures Inc. WorkBC team, providing one-on-one assistance to their clients to achieve their employment goal.

Duties:

• Assesses potential clients' program eligibility for the WorkBC program and provides service information to clients.
• Determines client need and eligibility for financial supports.
• Manage assigned client case files in a primary information system (ICM), including documentation of client eligibility, client progress and results
• Creating mutually agreed upon Action Plans and subsequent revisions as required in support of the long-term employment and retention success of the client.
• Assisting clients in preparation of various service applications including but not limited to: Skills Enhancement Services, Self-Employment Services and/or referrals to Employment Services and other community services as necessary.
• Maintaining up to date client information and progress (including client rationale) in ICM ensuring the current, complete, and accurate documentation of all communications with participant are completed in a timely manner
• Knowledge of the local labour market, community resources and government assistance programs

Skills:

• Experience in, and the ability to, successfully coach and mentor clients from diverse backgrounds and life experience to gain effective job search tools and strategies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong technology skills with the ability to learn new platforms, such as government database (ICM), SharePoint, use of Microsoft Office with the ability to create Word documents
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage tight deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Adherence to confidentiality and professional codes of conduct

Required:

• Criminal Record Vulnerable Sector check is required if hired.
• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• In response to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, Horton Ventures Inc., has implemented a Vaccination Policy and Proof of Vaccination will be required.

Horton Ventures Inc. was created in 2006 to deliver high quality, professional employment services. Delivering the WorkBC program, we support and assist thousands of British Columbians to prepare for, find, and keep sustainable employment; connect to the labour market and other community resources, as well as help employers to find and retain skilled employees.

As a company, Horton Ventures Inc. is proud to offer:

· Extended health and dental benefits packages for full time employees

· Flex-time for full time employees

· Accelerated vacation entitlement

· Employee appreciation rewards

· Company paid professional development (through webinar, courses, conferences, and more)

Horton Ventures Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principles of an inclusive workplace, ensuring our company supports and reflects the diverse populations in our catchments. We encourage women, LGTBQ2, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visual minorities to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2022-05-09