Vocational Counsellor

2 weeks ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Garth Homer Society Full time
Vocational Counsellor

Program /Team:
OPTIONS
Independent learning**
Summary:Promote and ensure the skill development of individuals with developmental disabilities. Services are provided in community-based settings.

Complete learning assessments and provide client with education and/or skills training that will further independence, inclusion in community and address potential barriers to employment.

Support clients in continued learning. Job Description available from Reception.

Required Education, Training and Experience:

  • A diploma in a related human/social service field or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • One year recent experience in employment and/or education services field
  • Experience and knowledge in the area of behaviour management and/or Crisis Intervention including Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training

Required Job Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated working knowledge of supports specific to individuals with DD
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, ability to establish positive rapport with all stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of/ or training in current trends and best practices related to communitybased employment preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to assess, teach using adaptive methods with an end
- goal of employment/volunteer placement

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with employers and community stakeholders
  • Good time and general management skills
  • Demonstrated teamwork skills
  • Written communication skills, especially with regard to reporting
  • Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning
  • Computer literacy

Additional Information:

  • Willing to use personal vehicle daily for work purposes (mileage compensated)

Wage rate:
$23.10/hour Starting wage

Reports to:
Team Coordinator

Program /Team:
OPTIONS Independent Learning

Hours of Work:35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Location:
Based out of the Garth Homer Society 4464 Markham Street location.

Perks:

**Union position with BCGEU under Community Living Services Collective Agreement.

*Unlimited access to building fitness facilities.

*This position is open to all qualified individuals regardless of their gender identity.

*This position requires Union membership.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $23.10 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Onsite gym
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
We observe all PHO's on site, including mandatory vaccination.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Victoria, BC V8Z 7X8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Please state your postsecondary credential, name of institution, and year of graduation. *If this question is left blank or incomplete, your resume will not be reviewed.

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- employment or education: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • BC Class 5 Driver's License and vehicle (required)

Work Location:
One location

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