Employment Advisor

1 month ago

Vancouver, Canada Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society Full time

**About ACCESS**

ACCESS, the place to start building your future today. ACCESS delivers a unique and diverse assortment of labour market services and support frameworks, including education, training, employment advising, and financial assistance to members of the urban Indigenous community. Our mission is to help individuals overcome barriers to successful employment. We develop strong partnerships with organizations and employers, understanding their employment needs and matching them to the needs of our trained and supported Indigenous clients, ensuring a successful outcome for both parties.

**Overview**

We are an **in-office/on-site** working environment. Hours of work are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. _Preference though will be given to a qualified person of _**Indigenous ancestry**_._

**Here is what you will do.**

Coach and assist clients to attain career goals through training and employment opportunities.

Collaborate with community partners to provide employment services and opportunities to our clients through career services.

Build and/or maintain relationships with community and organizations that will facilitate the most comprehensive services for our clients.

Meet with clients and identify interests, skills, suitability, and job readiness. Provide information regarding available resources, refer to other programs and services as required and monitor progress in those programs.

Coach clients on career possibilities, setting career goals and providing information and referrals to help clients attain their career goals.

Assist clients to become job ready by performing duties such as arranging for training in accordance with employment goals, and providing coaching in employment related areas such as work skills, job search skills, resume preparation and interview skills.

Evaluate clients’ eligibility for programs and services. Determine clients’ eligibility for financial assistance and/or support client in obtaining other funding sources if required.

Conduct effective follow-up with active clients to ascertain the status of their employability.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, funders, proponents and community organizations. Promote the services of ACCESS to the community and representation the organization as appropriate.

Evaluate available work experience, placements, and jobs, match clients in accordance with client work profiles and abilities, and market clients to employers to secure work experience placements and employment.

Prepare material for and facilitate Career Exploration Workshops, Job Search / Employment Maintenance Workshops.

Complete and maintain related records and documentation such as reports on clients’ skill levels and progress towards goals and objectives.

Data entry into appropriate data base systems.

Coordinate services and outreach between ACCESS and community partners to ensure clients obtain the necessary skills for employment and/or job placement.

**Qualifications**
- Career Development Practitioner Diploma is mandatory (or in progress of obtaining).
- 2-3 years’ experience as an employment advisor
- Experience with Indigenous organizations is ideal
- Valid BC driver’s license and vehicle are an asset
- Proficiency with ARMS, ICM and other database/case management software
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Strong listening skills; deductive and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- A team player who aligns with our company core values
- Adapts to changing priorities; able to set and adjust priorities
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook

ACCESS is an equal opportunity employer committed to reflecting our diverse community and celebrating the differences that make us all individuals. We offer a fun, team oriented working environment with great benefits including dental, group health and a pension plan.

As a team we gather twice a year for:

- Two days of professional development typically in Whistler, BC.
- One wellness day to reconnect as a team

If you are looking for a challenging role and want to make a difference in our community, please provide a **cover letter and resume** and tell us how you would add value

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $52,650.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

- Employees are required to undergo a criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector check, do you have any concerns with this?

Licence/Certification:

- CDP or in progress of completion (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-26

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