Employment Counsellor

6 months ago

Powell River, Canada Lift Community Services Full time

Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a collaborative, equitable, future-focused approach.

Our programs and services include employment services, supportive housing and homeless outreach, complex care housing, temporary shelter services, literacy programs and outreach, immigrant services, adult and family on-demand support. We also provide community leadership and development in overdose response planning, poverty reduction planning, and other projects that develop a more connected and resilient community. Lift operates many resource centres in our community, including the local WorkBC Centre, the Community Resource Centre, the Family Place, the Dr. Elsie Paul Literacy Centre and the Nook Social Enterprise Cafe both located at the Powell River Public Library.

Lift Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

**Opportunity**

We are seeking an **Employment Counsellor** to join our WorkBC Centre team. Reporting to the Client Services Coordinator, the Employment Counsellor is responsible for providing comprehensive employment counselling services to agency clients, related to job search, career planning, employment maintenance, and skills enhancement. As part of this role, counsellors assess client needs, develop client action plans, administer financial supports, make referrals, follow up with clients, and document client activity in the Integrated Case Management System (ICM), following agency guidelines and funder policy. **If you love the idea of supporting people along their career journey, this is the role for you** _Download the full job description (pdf) here._

**Overview**
- **Hours**: 32 hours/week
- **Shifts**: Monday to Thursday, including rotating Wednesday evenings
- **Hourly Wage**: $26.60 to start, on a 4-step wage scale
- **Job Type**: Temporary (15-month contract)
- **Benefits**: Competitive extended health benefits and an up to 4% matching RSP plan
- **Work Site**: WorkBC Centre Powell River Employment Services Centre, 4511 Marine Avenue, Powell River
- **Start Date**: ASAP
- **To Apply**: Submit a self-designed resume and cover letter

**Responsibilities**

**Client Assessment**
- Complete client intake, assessments, and service-needs determination
- Register and/or refer clients for further service, according to established criteria

**Employment Counselling**
- Develop respectful, collaborative relationships with clients
- Utilize supportive employment-counselling techniques to a variety of client groups while following the agency’s code of ethics
- Facilitate client goal setting and action planning in the areas of job search, career planning, job sustainment, and skills training
- Identify a client’s barriers to employment and understand the job-loss cycle

**Client Progress Documentation**
- Monitor and record client activity, according to funding contract requirements
- Maintain accurate and timely client records in the Integrated Case Management (ICM) System and appointment calendar, and implement quality-assurance procedures
- Complete job sustainment verification with clients, as required

**Workshop Referral and Delivery**
- Deliver employment-related information to clients; such as: job search techniques, labour market information; resume and cover-letter development, and interview preparation; in one-on-one or group format
- Plan, update, facilitate, and/or co-facilitates in-house workshops or information sessions, as assigned
- Consult with group workshop facilitator regarding individual client needs, as appropriate
- Make appropriate referrals to workshops and other services

**Teamwork**
- Share, report, update co-workers on activities impacting the project and/or client services
- Maintain ongoing links with support agencies, funding bodies, and resource services, within the community and further afield, as needed
- Maintain strict confidentiality related to clients, colleagues, and agency

**Administration**
- Administer financial supports according to WorkBC policy and Centre procedures
- Work flexible days and shifts, as required
- Perform other related duties, as required

**Knowledge**
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, government services and community services
- Adhere to principles of lifelong learning, and participate in professional development to stay current on employment-related knowledge and best practices

**Qualifications**

**Education and Training**
- A post-secondary Certificate, Degree o

  • Employment Counsellor

    3 months ago

    Powell River, Canada Lift Community Services Full time

    Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable community comes from a...

  • Education and Employment Counsellor

    5 months ago

    Powell River, Canada Tla'amin Nation Full time

    Salary: Based on Qualifications The Tla'amin Nation is a modern, forward thinking, self-governing nation located on the beautiful upper Sunshine Coast (qathet Region). **Position Summary** , permanent Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Reporting to: Director of Education Department: Education Remuneration: Competitive, negotiable...

  • Employment Services Administrator

    6 months ago

    Powell River, Canada Lift Community Services Full time

    **About the Organization** Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving,...

  • Clinical Counsellor- QAthet Complex Care Housing

    6 months ago

    Powell River, Canada Lift Community Services Full time

    **Clinical Counsellor - qathet Complex Care Housing** Lift Community Services (LIFT) focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift,...

  • Clinical Counsellor- QAthet Complex Care Housing

    6 months ago

    Powell River, Canada Lift Community Services Full time

    Clinical Counsellor - qathet Complex Care Housing Lift Community Services (LIFT) focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we...

  • Guidance Counsellor

    2 months ago

    Berens River, Canada Frontier School Division Full time

    Position: Guidance Counsellor Location: Berens River SchoolStart Date: As soon as possible FTE: 1.00 FTE Term of Employment: Term to December 20, 2024Application Deadline: Open Until Filled The Division provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, transportation and moving expense reimburs

  • Addictions Counsellor

    2 months ago

    Campbell River, Canada We Wai Kai Nation Full time

    **About the Tsakwa'lutan Healing Centre** We, the We Wai Kai Nation, embrace our language and culture to build a proud, healthy, safe, and self-sufficient community. We support and encourage each other to thrive by following the footsteps of our ancestral history as stewards of our lands and waters, while balancing our role in modern-day society. The...

  • Post Majority Counsellor

    2 months ago

    Powell River, Canada Tla'amin Nation Full time

    The Tla’amin Nation is a modern, forward thinking, self-governing nation located on the beautiful upper Sunshine Coast (qathet Region). **Position Summary** , permanent Hours of Work: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday Reporting to: Director of Community Services Department: Social Development - Post-Majority Services_ means a range of services...

  • Guidance Counsellor

    3 months ago

    Berens River, Canada Frontier School Division Full time

    Position: Guidance Counsellor Location: Berens River SchoolStart Date: As soon as possible FTE: 1.00 FTE Term of Employment: Term to December 20, 2024Application Deadline: Open Until Filled The Division provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, transportation and moving expense reimbursement, subsidized housing or housing allowance and isolation...

  • Clinical Counsellor

    4 weeks ago

    Campbell River, Canada Tsakwa'lutan Healing Centre Full time

    **About the Tsakwa'lutan Healing Centre** We, the We Wai Kai Nation, embrace our language and culture to build a proud, healthy, safe, and self-sufficient community. We support and encourage each other to thrive by following the footsteps of our ancestral history as stewards of our lands and waters, while balancing our role in modern-day society. The...

  • Bladerunners Program Facilitator

    3 weeks ago

    Powell River, Canada Lift Community Services Full time

    About the Organization Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable...

  • Front Services Team Member

    5 months ago

    Powell River, Canada Lift Community Services Full time

    About the Organization Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable...

  • Front Services Team Member

    1 month ago

    Powell River, Canada Lift Community Services Full time

    About the Organization Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing social inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart. At Lift, we believe a thriving, sustainable...

  • addictions counsellor

    2 months ago

    North West River, Canada Charles J Andrew Healing Centre Full time

    Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience: Experience an assetTasksInterview clients, prepare case histories and assess problemsDevelop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining themCounsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group...

  • addictions counsellor

    2 months ago

    North West River, Canada Charles J Andrew Healing Centre Full time

    Education: Expérience: EducationSecondary (high) school graduation certificateTasksInterview clients, prepare case histories and assess problemsDevelop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining themCounsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group...

  • Substance Abuse Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    North West River, Canada Charles J Andrew Healing Centre Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Addictions Counsellor to join our team at the Charles J Andrew Healing Centre.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education and experience working with clients to develop and implement effective counselling and intervention programs.Key responsibilities will include interviewing clients,...

  • Night Aide

    6 months ago

    Peace River, Canada Kapown Rehabilitation Centre Full time

    **Who We Are** Kapown Rehabilitation Centre has been a Centre of holistic treatment of addictions for more than 25 years. Each of our 300 clients a year are treated with the utmost respect and are provided a comprehensive evidence-based program in which to find new direction in their lives and healing from their addictions. We help individuals find the...

  • Child & Youth Worker (Inclusive Education)

    2 months ago

    Campbell River, Canada School District 72 (Campbell River) Full time

    **Position**: Child and Youth Worker (Inclusive Education) **Posting Number**: 24-YTH-004 **Term of Employment**: Permanent **Hours/Day/FTE**: 7 Hours/Day **Wage/Salary**: $32.48/Hour **Deadline to Apply**: 4:00 PM on October 20, 2024 **Join Our Team** School District 72 is looking for a **Child and Youth Worker** to join our team of professionals in...

  • Child and Youth Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Campbell River, British Columbia, A9W, Comox-Strathcona, Canada School District #72 Full time

    School District 72 operates throughout a large geographic area. Campbell River and Quadra Island schools and our school board office are located on the traditional territory of the Liidax people. School District 72 also encompasses the traditional territory of the Klahoose (Cortes), K'ómoks (Sayward), and maku (Bute Inlet) First Nations.Position: Child...