Employment Consultant

Kootenay Employment Services Society; Invermere; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Employment Consultant, where you will support clients in finding meaningful employment. With a focus on building relationships and customizing job search strategies, you will play a crucial role in enhancing client self-sufficiency and employment outcomes. This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing client support in employment services or related field required.
• Degree in career development, social work, or similar field will be viewed as an asset.
• Familiarity with job market trends and community resources is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients one on one to assess employment needs and set goals.
• Provide individualized job search support including resume building.
• Document client interactions and collaborate with community partners.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Networking

Technological Literacy

Education

Degree or diploma in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requirements About you:
You want to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team.
You have excellent communication skills and enjoy working one on one with clients.
You have strong critical thinking skills.
You are level headed and adaptable.
You are organized and detail oriented.
You have strong technological literacy and are familiar with the administrative work necessary in client support roles.
You believe that access to meaningful employment can be life changing.

Requirements:
Experience providing client support in employment services or a related social service field required. 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 resources management) will be viewed as an asset.
Familiarity with local job market trends, community resources, and government programs as well as basic job search strategies is an asset, however on the job training is also provided.
Respect for confidentiality and privacy.
Strong networking skills.
Comfortable using computers, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Duties Position Purpose: The Employment Consultant is an integral part of our employment services team that works to assist our clients in finding sustainable employment. Your main goal is to develop positive relationships with your clients, encouraging, motivating, and supporting them in their journey. You will teach your clients skills to increase their independence and self-sufficiency in their job search. You will oversee the clients’ journey through services, and ensure all required documentation is recorded.

Key responsibilities:
Meet with clients one on one to assess their employment needs, set goals, and build an action plan.
Provide individualized job search support including resume building, navigating job search engines, interview preparation, employer contacts, and job matching.
Documentation of your client interactions and service delivery in a case management database.
Work with local Community Partners to connect clients with supports beyond WorkBC.
Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the centre.

More information found here: https://kes.applytojobs.ca/invermere%20workbc/39009
Full job description available on request.

To Apply Please use the contact information as directed in the listing.
Please apply with resume and cover letter through our website: https://kes.applytojobs.ca/invermere%20workbc/39009