Details:
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North Island Employment is currently accepting applications for a full-time, in-office Employment Counsellor in our Campbell River office. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an exciting, client-centered career with an award winning organization! As a diverse and inclusive employer we are always open to hearing from anyone interested in the great work we do with our clients and the community!
The Role…
The Employment Counsellor 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.
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.
• 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.
