Company:
ETHOS Career Management Group Ltd
Details:
ETHOS Career Management Group Ltd. is looking for a Virtual Employment Counsellor for our QmunityWORKS Program. This position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer and works in conjunction with the program Job Developers and Facilitator.
QmunityWORKS is a free government-funded virtual learning program that provides employment supports, job readiness training, employment counselling and job development for those who identify as being members or allies of the LGBTQ2S+ community facing multiple barriers to employment. QmunityWORKS creates a safe on-line learning environment for everyone to belong and be heard while creating gainful job opportunities.
As a member of the Participant Services Team, the QmunityWORKS Employment Counsellor conducts program intake interviews, and provides employment and career coaching to participants with multiple barriers and are members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. This interactive platform allows eligible participants on Vancouver Island to navigate through self-directed modules, providing them with Online and Professional Job Search skills, Professional Communication skills and online Employer events. Participant support is provided live and online through group debrief sessions, one-on-one video meetings and email. This role demands a high level of communication skills and a strong understanding of barriers facing members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
For a full job description please see our website below:
Job Type: Part-time; Permanent
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Closing Date: Open until filled
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential Qualifications and Required Skills:
• Relevant Post-Secondary education in Counselling, Education, Social Work, Psychology or a related field, or equivalent combination of experience and education. Preference for bachelor’s degree in human services
• Training in Employment Counselling theories and processes and career assessment tools
• 3 to 5 years’ experience working with diverse clients within the LGBTQ2S+ community
• Strong interviews skills
• Coaching and mentoring clients with multiple barriers to employment
• Successful experience in counselling clients for career planning, vocational selection, job search, identifying and overcoming barriers to employment, and personal and career management
• Demonstrated knowledge of Job Search Strategies, current employment trends, labour market information and appropriate workplace behaviours
• Shows respect for diversity and ability to work effectively and productively with diverse clientele.