Details:
North Island Employment is currently accepting applications for a part-time (22.5 hours per week Wed-Fri) Employment Counsellor position based in our Port Hardy office.This is an excellent opportunity to work with an award winning organization!
Who you are…
As a professional you pride yourself on the following attributes:
• You genuinely enjoy working with a diverse range of clients.
• You are easily able to engage clients and keep them engaged through your work with them whether 1-1 or in a group setting.
• You love learning and aren’t afraid to ask questions.
• You are organized and have the ability to consistently manage your time.
• You love to learn new technologies, programs, and policies.
• You have excellent data management and documentation skills.
• Your collaborative approach to the team you work with make people want to work with you.
The Role…
The Employment Counsellor/Employment Skills Facilitator position reports to the Regional Manager, Client Services and provides case management employment services to unemployed and/or underemployed people including: formal employment needs assessment, action plan development, facilitation, ongoing monitoring and support, and job maintenance and retention to a diverse range of clients. This position is responsible for achieving sustained employment outcomes by utilizing various service delivery channels including Virtual and WorkBC Centres and uses a client centered approach to identify strengths, skills and abilities and addresses barriers to effective achievement of employment and/or community attachment goals. This position is responsible for taking personal initiative for staying up to date and following WorkBC Policy and ICM requirements to ensure accurate data entry and documentation standards.
For a complete job description please see the attached PDF.
Qualifications & Experience:
• 3 years’ experience working as an Employment Counsellor and/or Employment Skills Facilitator in the employment services industry (or similar industry) working with a broad and diverse range of clients including those with complex barriers both in-person and through virtual services.
• Experience conducting and interpreting client needs assessments and creating action plans.
• Experience facilitating group based workshops.
• Experience coaching and mentoring clients.
• Experience working with scheduling and case management databases.
• Proficient using technology and computer skills associated with group facilitation, case management and job search including internet, email, smart phones, MS Office Word, PowerPoint or other presentation software.
• Advanced keyboarding skills and ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Availability to work varied work hours including evenings and weekends.
• Certification as a Career Development Professional (CCDP) or actively working towards certification.
• A post-secondary certificate, degree, or diploma in a relevant field (e.g. career or employment development, vocational rehabilitation, social work, psychology, sociology, human services, counselling, education or human resource management).
• A criminal record check will be required and employment will be contingent on the result of this check being such that security clearance to work in the Integrated Case Management System can be approved.