Employment Specialist

Job Title: Employment Specialist

Company: John Howard Society of Victoria

Location: In Person, Victoria, BC

, Permanent

Work hours: 40 hour per week, Mon - Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm

**Salary**: $32.45 - $34.42 per hour

Benefits: Employee Engagement Activities, Organization Events, Dental care, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Extended health care, Life insurance, Paid time off, RRSP match

**Who We Are**:
John Howard Society of Victoria is a fast paced growing, dynamic and innovative social service organization that strives to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all. Our goal is to help individuals achieve greater independence by providing support with housing, life-skills, education, employment, and community-based services.

At John Howard Society of Victoria we come from various backgrounds and share a common goal of wanting to make things better in our community, for our community. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that adapts to your needs.

**Our Vision, Mission, Goals, and Values**:

- Our Vision: A safe, healthy, and inclusive community for all
- Our Mission: We contribute to a safer, stronger and more sustainable communities by supporting people to achieve greater independence
- Our Goals:

- Service Excellence: Improve the quality of life of the people we service through more relevant, accessible and sustainable services.
- Organizational Sustainability: Realize a resilient operational and governance model that supports JHSV to consistently serve the end-to-end client journey.
- Capacity: Increase our capacity to work effectively and efficiently as a team.
- Our Values:

- Our Service Commitments (How we provide services to clients) - Dignity, Advocacy, Empowerment
- Team Values (How we work together) - Collaboration, Accountability, Resiliency

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy paid vacation, sick and personal time, health and dental plans, long-term disability, critical illness and RRSP
- Supportive Environment: Our Employee Assistance Program and professional development opportunities are designed to help you succeed both personally and professionally. We invest in our employees' growth through training programs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities.
- Engaging Culture: Be part of a friendly team that values your input With numerous employee engagements, you can make your voice heard and contribute to meaningful change for our clients and our community.
- Employee Engagement: We often organize team and social gatherings to strengthen relationships and foster camaraderie to create a supportive network among colleagues.
- Impactful Work: Employees at JHS Victoria are driven by a shared mission to make a positive difference in the community. Engaging in meaningful work enhances job satisfaction and connects team members to a greater purpose.

**About the Program**:
Employment program supports persons with self-identified disabilities who are experiencing barriers to employment. The objective of the program is to prepare participants to acquire new skills and enhance existing skills, so they find long term success in finding and keeping good jobs and contributing to healthy, inclusive society. Participants receive the skills and support to help in preparing for, finding, and keep good jobs or becoming self-employed, or advancing in their careers, or taking on new or greater responsibilities.

**Position Summary**:
The Position reports to Manager, Employment Programs

**What You'll Be Doing**:
Program Coordination and Reporting (40%)
- Maintain client files and records according to accreditation standards for funding compliance.
- Prepare reports and compile program statistics while tracking and forecasting financial obligations.
- Attend program planning and review meetings, liaising with external stakeholders for networking and advocacy.
- Collaborate with the employment team to develop strategies that enhance program outcomes and maintain effective databases for tracking metrics.
- Complete corrective action plans to ensure desired outcomes are met.
- Participate in meetings and workshops aimed at program performance and continuous improvement.
- Collect and analyze data related to program outcomes, including demographics, employment rates, and retention statistics.
- Adhere to policies and procedures, assist with quality assurance, and perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Client Recruitment and Assessment (30%)
- Recruit clients by liaising with community services, agencies, and training institutions to enhance referrals.
- Interview clients, prepare case histories, and assess eligibility for services in collaboration with community providers (e.g., Work BC).
- Conduct assessments to identify clients' skills, interests, employment history, career goals, and settlement needs.
- Facilitate individual employment counseling sessions to gather information, identify challenges, and support problem-solving.

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