Employment Consultant

Job DescriptionAbout the roleLocation: #103-1600 15th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 3X3Travel Expectations: Ability to work in different locations in the catchmentAs an Employment Consultant (EC), you’ll be responsible for assisting clients with finding and maintaining employment. This role ensures successful outcomes for the client while ensuring all contract deliverables are achieved. The process of Case Management involves developing a positive relationship with the client, encouraging, motivating, and supporting the client to achieve sustainable employment, and increase independence and self-sufficiency as appropriate for each client. Key factors in Case Management include assisting clients with job placement opportunities, contacting employers, building confidence, self-motivation, building their skills, strengths, and abilities to achieve and maintain sustainable employment.What you'll doConduct Client Needs Assessments with eligible clients as the first step in their individualized action planCollaborate with clients to develop, update and revise action plans, in line with policyOverall responsibility for the management of assigned client case files in the primary information system (ICM), including, documentation in client eligibility determination, and recording client progress and resultsSupport and monitor the progress of each client by reviewing the client’s progress and comparing it against the client’s Action Plan, verify client engagement, ensure documentation requirements are being completed, and perform general oversight activitiesCollaborate with other organizations as necessary to coordinate a client’s Action Plan services and financial supportsRefer clients to internal and external community resources specified in their Action Plans and follow up on referrals as appropriateProvide individualized job search support, including: interviews, employer contacts, job matching, and negotiating the terms of the client’s employmentProvide individualized Job Sustainment support to clients and employers when the client requires on-the-job supportProvide services in a manner that is welcoming, safe and professional and ensures that client privacy is protectedStay up to date on any other employment programs or funding sources that clients may be eligible forMay participate in community and employer eventsResearch and identify employers and sector opportunities on behalf of clientsQualificationsWhat you bringDemonstrated experience in coaching clients; working with individuals with complex barriers and inclusion groups; working with individuals and building partnerships with employers, community agencies, and other stakeholdersSuccessful track record helping clients to overcome barriers to meet identified goals and targetsKnowledge of the local labour market, community resources, government programs, job search techniques, career development and issues relating to unemploymentSolid understanding of confidentiality and other professional codes of conduct; must submit for a criminal record checkDegree 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) preferred; or equivalent experienceComputer literacy, including Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to work Monday to Friday in Centre Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) Designation would be an assetBilingual (French and English) would be an assetExperience in the Employment Services SectorExperience with provincial government and other online tools such as ICM and online employment servicesA valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicleFor complete job requirements, see the full Job Description here.Additional InformationWhat we offerCompetitive salary of $54,300 per yearComprehensive and flexible health and dental benefitsRRSP Matching program of 1.5% base earningsOngoing learning and development opportunitiesGenerous time-off policies that promote work/life balanceA diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamworkThe opportunity to do work that makes a differenceICWCGWORKBCPGDiversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging MatterWCG is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process. Passion and Lived Experience MatterIf you don’t quite have the above credentials but feel passionate about this role and your ability to do it successfully, please APPLY ANYWAY Tell us in your application why you believe you would be a great fit. We believe in developing talent and have a wide range of opportunities to support passionate team members as they grow towards their employment goals.