13598 - Employment Specialist

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.•Surrey, BC

9d•CA$28 - CA$30•Onsite

About The Position

The Employment Specialist provides a full range of employment services to adults 55+ job seekers, including needs assessment, case management, workshop facilitation, individual job search coaching and support, training intervention arrangements, and making employer connections.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Experience in working with diverse adults 55+ clients facing barriers
Experience in employment counselling and work placement
Experience conducting needs assessments and developing action plans
Experience in managing client data and documenting the counselling process
Experience in curriculum development and workshop facilitation
Experience in exploring and working with employers from diverse sectors
Knowledge of career counselling, cross-cultural counselling, and job development
Knowledge of local labour market trends and information in British Columbia
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to establish and maintain counselling relationship with clients
Ability to communicate effectively with service providers, stakeholders and employers
Ability to proactively establish and build relationships with existing and prospective partners
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Excellent workshop facilitation skills
Excellent documentation and report-writing skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Excellent technical skills in MS Office and web-based research tools
Excellent attention to detail
Criminal Record Check required
Ability to work at multiple outreach locations when required

Nice To Haves

CCDP credential is an asset
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training an asset
Mental Health First Aid training is an asset
Experience in funded employment programs is an asset
Second language knowledge is an asset

Responsibilities

Performs active client intakes
Conducts formal needs assessments through structured interview processes to identify and prioritize issues/barriers that are preventing clients from achieving employment
Develops personalized plans that addresses clients' needs and makes use of services available within and outside the program
Makes referrals and arrangements for the client to complete short term certificate trainings, community resources, and training vendors as needed
Develops workshop curriculum
Facilitates cohort trainings and workshops
Connects and builds relationships with employers to offer employment and/or practicum opportunities with/without wage subsidies for program graduates
Monitors client progress by reviewing activities and learning outcomes
Reviews, revises, and updates action plans to enhance self-sufficiency and sustainable labour market attachment
Ensures clients achieve employment (or pursue education opportunities) in a timely manner
Determines client needs and eligibility and administers program financial supports where appropriate
Completes documentation and prepares client files
Ensures client activities fall within the scope of the budget parameters
Ensures Progress Markers (PM) targets for the program are met on an individual basis every month
Captures client data to evidence qualitative and quantitative outcomes
Writes client progress notes, follow-up reports, and success stories
Participates in program promotional and marketing activities
Other related duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator