Youth & Young Adult Job Developer

Come work as an Youth & Young Adult Job Developer with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Youth & Young Adult Job Developer, with experience working in job coaching, marketing and development with client’s with disabilities, to join the Gastown Vocational Services team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

Vancouver Community Mental Health Services is committed to collaborating with consumers and families to build on strengths, talents and interests in order to foster a community of hope, growth, and self-determination

As a Youth & Young Adult Job Developer you will

• Interview clients to identify interests, skills, work values, job readiness and suitability for employment opportunities.
• Establish rapport with clients and their family; encourage and support the exploration and attainment of educational and employment goals and provide information on volunteer and/ or employment opportunities and/or job training/retraining initiatives and programs.
• Facilitate resume and/or interview preparation workshops.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vocational resource organizations, provincial and federal vocational training programs, wage subsidy programs, etc. to foster employment opportunities for client group.
• Collaborate with the Occupational Therapist in order to provide supported employment services for youth and young adult clients with mental health disabilities.
• Provide assistance with resume writing, job search and retention skills.
• Identify prospective employers within the community appropriate to client’s work profiles.

Education & Experience

• Community Social Service Diploma or completion of a recognized program in psychosocial rehabilitation or equivalent.
• Valid B.C. driver's license.
• Two years' recent related experience with job coaching, marketing and development with client’s with disabilities, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
• Knowledge of community, social, mental health and health resources.
• Ability to establish/maintain working relationships with external agencies.
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of issues affecting youth and young adults.
• Proven computer skills and ability to utilize contemporary software applications including MSWord, Excel, Outlook and the Internet.
• Knowledge of employment marketing and coaching, with individuals with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, to work independently with minimal direction, problem solve, take initiative, anticipate potential problems/conflicts and take appropriate actions.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Ability to demonstrate and assist client with development of employment and training skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and to operate standard office equipment.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https//my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.