Employment Counsellor - Job Search Support Services

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We have a great opportunity for an experienced Employment Specialist to support WorkSafe BC clients return to work. If you are a hardworking, and dedicated professional, who enjoys making a positive difference in peoples' lives, we want to hear from you. We have been recognized as a diverse workplace with strong support networks and great people.

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator and Director of Employment Services, the Employment Specialist is responsible for providing Individualized Job Search Support Services to WorkSafeBC referrals. Service delivery includes, Individualized Job Placement, Resume and Cover Letter Development. Job Search Skills and developing Vocational Rehabilitation Plans.

LOCATION: Richmond, Coquitlam, Surrey, Victoria and Courtenay.

• The successful candidate must be able to travel and meet with clients in any of these areas***

STATUS: Contractor - Remuneration is based on a fixed fee per service

Responsibilities

The Employment Specialist works one-to-one with clients to deliver services that demonstrate the principles of the Job Search Support Services including:

• The Individualized Job Placement service requires very active Provider involvement. Throughout the service, the Provider plays two primary roles:
• Maintaining durable employment
• Working closely with the referring Vocational Rehab Consultant to provide the services identified in the referral.
• Preparing (the Worker) for job search and employment
• The objective for this service is to obtain employment for the Worker that is suitable, accessible, sustainable, and maximizes the Worker’s earnings. The individualized job placement service/program should be structured around three key processes:
• Support, motivate, guide, and engage the Worker to actively job search
• Supporting and collaborating with the Worker:
• Finding and securing a job

Provide ongoing feedback

• Identifies individualized job search Strategies/goals, which are negotiated based on the needs, strengths, and interest of the jobseeker;
• Provides individualized Job Placement Services including identifying suitable job opportunities
• Starts with the jobseeker as the source of information for gathering information and developing a Vocational Rehab Plan or Job Search Strategies;

The Employment Specialist job tasks include the following:

• Reporting to WSBC including Intake, Monthly and Final reports.
• Works closely with WSBC Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant;
• Identify services and supports needed to fulfill the Vocational Plan and safely return the worker to the workforce;
• Develop comprehensive Vocational Rehabilitation Plans that identify return-to-work goals taking in to account the workers vocational profile, functional abilities, earnings’ profile and the availability of jobs;
• Conducts intake interview to review purpose of referral and establish rapport and understanding of client situation.
• Job Development activities such as contacting employers to identify suitable job options, facilitating meetings with employers, assisting with job applications, negotiation, On-site Support, Job Coaching, and Follow up services.
• In collaboration with the client establishes clear expected responsibilities and accountability;
• Develop Job Search Strategies or Comprehensive Vocational Rehabilitation Plan;
• Market the Worker directly to potential employers and promote WorkSafeBC Hire-a-Worker program and other incentives as appropriate
• Providing Job Searching strategies including Resume and Cover Letter, interviewing skills, LMI, hidden Job Market;

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• May require some travel to various work sites and employers, and access to a vehicle on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• At least 2 year directly related to Resume and Cover Letter preparation, Job Search Skills and Individualized Job Placement.
• Must have one of the following certifications: CVRP-TSA, CCVE, ICVE
• Excellent knowledge of disabilities, injuries and labour market information.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Memberships & Associations:

• An alternate directly related designation may be proposed for consideration.
• Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC/CCRC)
• Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP) through the Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada
• Certified Vocational Professional (CVP) or Master’s Certificate, Vocational Professional (MCVP) through the College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals (CVRP)

Skills & Attributes:

• Good organizational skills and able to exercise good judgement.
• Technical Skills
• None
• Ability to work with a challenging client population. The ideal candidate is a creative, problem-solver, and naturally curious.
• Job Development and Placement skills with a results-oriented focus.
• Report writing
• Experience with MS and Excel
• Excellent communication and direct service delivery skills.
• Required
• Desirable Skills
• Experience working with clients with a range of physical, neurological, cognitive, and mental health disabilities.
• Flexibility with daily schedule based on needs of the job seeker, employee and employer.

We offer purposeful career experiences in a culture of collaboration and excellence. We are a diverse group of professionals with a clear purpose and vision, developed in an inclusive workplace environment that recognizes and values the expertise of all team members. We deliver services and programs based on best practices, professional integrity, and mutual respect.

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