Indigenous Outreach Coordinator

Maximus Canada Employment Services Inc. (MCESI) is seeking to fill the position of Indigenous Employment Outreach Coordinator in our Victoria catchment under the WorkBC Employment Services Program. The estimated start date for this position is as soon as possible.

**_We respectfully acknowledge the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples on whose lands we live, learn, work and play. Our acknowledgement is heartfelt. _**

**_We lift up our hands in respect to the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples - Songhees, Esquimalt, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum, Pauquachin and Malahat whose relationship with the land is sacred and continues. _**

**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

**Salary**: $53,056

**Scope and Purpose**

The Indigenous Employment Outreach Coordinator works collaboratively with, and serves as a resource to, the WorkBC Service Delivery team, and is responsible for creatively and meaningfully engaging with local Indigenous communities, organizations and People, both 1:1 and in group settings; effectively utilizing the 3 service delivery channels in order to increase and improve the consistent and ongoing mutual awareness of employment services offered within the community at large that are available to Indigenous People. In doing so, this individual will effectively work to remove the barriers that prevent Indigenous People from feeling comfortable in connecting with and/or accessing the services of the WorkBC Employment Services Program; thus ensuring that WorkBC Employment Services and associated Financial Supports are provided in a culturally appropriate manner and are practically accessible. The individual within this position will act as a bridge between the local Indigenous People, communities and organizations accessing broader community services and entering into WorkBC employment services, and in conjunction with the appropriate members of the WorkBC Employment Services team, provide the tools and support necessary for Indigenous Clients to navigate a successful entry into the workforce and sustainment therein.

**Required Minimum Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
- Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in a relevant field (e.g., Indigenous studies, career or employment development, vocational rehabilitation, social work, psychology, sociology, human services, counselling, education or human resources management) or working towards or holding an associated relevant professional certification (i.e., CCDP, RRP).
- Two (2) or more years of related experience in the employment services, counselling or other support services industry.
- Highly knowledgeable of and sensitive to Indigenous culture and practices
- 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.
- 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 communication skills (oral and written).
- 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 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and customized databases.
- Proven experience in working with the Indigenous communities and peoples, youth, disability clients, and persons with mental health and addictions issues; including the ability to develop creative, productive and collaborative working relationships with diverse and/or multi-barriered Clients in both one-to-one and group settings.
- Multilingual (English plus French or another language) ability to communicate effectively with Clients, both verbally and in writing is preferred.
- Alignment with and ability to display MCES’ organizational core values of integrity, excellence, continued growth & development, compassion, partnerships and passion.

**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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