Job Coach

Maximus Canada Employment Services Inc. (MCESI) is seeking to fill the position of Job Coach (Job Search & Retention Specialist) for our Victoria, Douglas catchment under the WorkBC Employment Services Program. The estimated start date for this position is as soon as possible.

**What we offer**
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP match, extended health, prescription drug coverage, dental, paramedical, generous vision care, and more
- 3 weeks’ vacation to start
- 6 Personal days in addition to 6 Sick per year
- Volunteer days
- Just Because days
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact

**Scope and Purpose**

Working in collaboration with WorkBC Employment Services team members as appropriate, the Job Search & Retention Specialist delivers Case-Managed Job Search and Job Sustainment Services, through all three (3) service delivery channels, in support of the successful job search and attainment, and employment retention of the Client. Additionally, the individual within this position will consistently monitor and practically support the Client’s job search progress, including providing ongoing coaching and effective utilization of appropriate WorkBC Employment services, in order to increase the probability of the achievement of the employment outcomes and objectives required as part of the WorkBC Employment Services Program.

**Required Minimum Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
- Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in a relevant field (e.g., career or employment development, vocational rehabilitation, social work, psychology, sociology, human services, counselling, education or human resources management).
- Two (2) or more years of related experience in the employment services, counselling or other support services industry.
- Working towards or holding an associated relevant professional certification (i.e., CCDP, RRP, etc.) is preferred and accreditation with demonstrated experience in the delivery of Personal Counselling considered an asset.
- Multilingual (English plus French or another language) ability to communicate effectively with Clients, both verbally and in writing is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in the delivery of Life/Essential Skills Training.
- Capacity to effectively conduct and interpret Client needs assessments and employ exploration tools in accordance with individualized Client needs and abilities.
- Demonstrated experience providing services and support to individuals with complex barriers, including barrier identification and resolution.
- Proven experience and success in the areas of job maintenance and the ability to build productive and ongoing employer relationships that are of benefit to the success of the Client.
- Extensive knowledge of job search and networking strategies.
- Experience in, and the ability to, successfully coach and mentor Clients to gain effective job search tools and strategies.
- Ability to build and maintain a network of partnerships with local employment and community agencies, employers, social service & referral programs, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to successfully work with and support individuals from a broad range of cultural backgrounds based on a sensitivity to and understanding of the unique challenges they may face.
- Strong administrative skills and computer proficiency with specific emphasis on MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) and customized databases.
- We respectfully acknowledge the Coast Salish, Lək̓ʷəŋən, W̱SÁNEĆ, Stó: lō, and Syilx peoples on whose unceded lands we are grateful to live, work and play.   _

**Salary**: From $53,056.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

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