Vocational Counsellor

**Job Summary**: The Vocational Counsellor supports adults with developmental disabilities to explore their vocational interests. Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates training plans in a variety of work settings designed to meet vocational, social and daily living goals of persons served. Delivers one on one and group activities that develop job readiness, vocational skills, and on the job training and support. Evening and/or weekend work is often required. Activities may require a moderate (higher than other day program positions) level of physical fitness.

**Qualifications: Education, Training and Experience**
- Diploma in Human/Social Services Field or equivalent, such as Vocational Counsellor or Employment Specialist
- Valid First Aid and CPR certification
- Three month’s experience delivering similar services

**Qualifications, Skills and Abilities**
- Demonstrated ability to teach skills, provide individual client support, and leadership
- Knowledge of theory, values and practices in community living
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Competent computer skills preferably experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to work alone and unsupervised, as well as part of a team
- Demonstrated exceptional time and general management skills
- Knowledge of principles and practices in the employment sector and supporting legislation (such as Employment Standards)

**Personal Attributes**
- Positive role model including modeling a healthy lifestyle
- Empathy, warmth, and understanding
- Ability to work effectively with staff, employers and organizations
- Physician’s health reference
- Current, satisfactory criminal record search
- Class 5 driver’s license and own vehicle

**Advocacy**
- To advocate for individuals and families so they obtain needed support
- To teach individuals and families how to self-advocate
- To advocate for support and change within the systems that affect participants and their families

**Please Note**:

- Start Date: As soon as possible
- This position is open to all qualified applicants and requires Union membership (BCGEU)
- This position will require the use of employees' personal vehicle for transportation
- Total compensation includes a competitive benefits package comprising extended health benefits, dental, and Municipal Pension Plan

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We feel grateful and honoured to provide our services on the traditional and ancestral territories of the Lyackson, Stz'uminus, Puneluxutth', Meluxuh, Halalt, Dididaht, Pacheedaht, Pauquachin, Quw'utsun, and Ts'uubaa-asatx people._**

**_ We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws and governments._**

**_ We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that comprises individuals who have an array of identities, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills, perspectives, and experiences._