Employment Consultant

at  Kootenay Employment Services

KES IS LOCATED IN CRESTON, CRANBROOK, FERNIE AND INVERMERE. THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CANDIDATES IN ALL LOCATIONS.

Hours: 7 hours per day within office hours
Office hours: Monday - Wednesday & Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm; Thursday 9:30am – 5:30pm
Pay: 28.50 per hour
Position Purpose: This position is an integral part of our employment services team that works together to assist our clients in finding sustainable employment. The programs name is ‘Advance’. Your main goal is to develop positive relationships with your clients, encouraging, motivating, and supporting them in their journey. You will work on an exciting employment program that supports individuals with disabilities to obtain or ‘advance’ in their career. You will oversee the clients’ action plan goals, services, and ensure all documentation is recorded.
About you:
· You have excellent communication skills and enjoy working one on one with clients.
· You long to be a part of team of dedicated individuals.
· You have strong critical thinking skills.
· You are level headed and adaptable.
· You are organized and detail oriented.
· You have strong technological literacy and are familiar with the administrative work necessary in client support roles.
· You believe that access to meaningful employment can be life changing.
Key responsibilities:
· Meet with clients one on one to assess their employment needs, set goals, and build an action plan.
· Provide individualized job search support including resume building, navigating job search engines, interview prep, employer contacts, and job matching.
· Support clients to access assessments, skills training, or other community support.
· Document and ensure administrative work for client files are up-to-date.
· Support clients to navigate government support and online resources.
· Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the centre.
Requirements:
· Experience in client support in employment services or a related social service field.
· Familiarity with local job market trends, community resources, and government programs as well as basic job search strategies is an asset, however on-the-job training is also provided.
· Respect for confidentiality and privacy.
· Comfortable using computers, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
About us: At Kootenay Employment Services, we are dedicated to helping individuals find meaningful employment opportunities. Our team is committed to providing top-notch services and support to job seekers in our community. Kootenay Employment Services has strong values that we strive to action in our everyday work including: wellness, DEI, integrity, personal and professional growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional service to our communities. We are also big believers that work should be an enjoyable, welcoming place to be, and we like to have fun! Staff lunches, informal gatherings, and friendly conversations are day to day practices.
Perks:
· Competitive salary
· Fully paid employer health, dental, vision, EAP
· Your birthday off (paid) every year!
· Wellness Wednesdays – paid break to use for your choice of self-care activities.
· Excellent staff culture – we are a group of people who truly care about their work.
· Opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives – we are driven by our desire to help.
· Opportunities for advancement and professional development – we hire the best and the brightest and opportunity for internal promotion abounds.
Applications: Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter. The position will remain open until filled. Please note that while we carefully review all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require any support or accommodations in your application process, please contact the hiring manager - Beth Hurst on 250-428-5655 ext 425
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $28.50-$32.00 per hou

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