Employment Counsellor

Job Description

Job Description

Status : Casual

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Employment Services, this position is responsible for, the training, supervision and co-ordination of designated work units within the Clubhouse vocational program and supporting Clubhouse members on their pre-vocational plan that included the Transitional Employment Program, in line with the mission, objectives and policies of Coast Foundation and the Employment Services Division.

Hours of Work :

Monday to Friday 08 : 00 - 16 : 00 hrs

Wed 10 : 00 - 18 : 00 (rotating)

Typical Duties

• Supporting the Clubhouse members in developing their participation and goal plans for volunteering as a club member.
• Maintain the day-to-day operation of the Clubhouse program under the direction of the program manager.
• Ensures the implementation of the program including individual vocational action plans and goal setting.
• Supports individualized work readiness skills development through club volunteering that lead to employment.
• Consults with clients, therapeutic supports to identify the needs and goals of the individual and support while in the program.
• Identifying employment barriers and facilitate the placement of clients in a TEP.
• Provides support for Supported Employment placements and employer contact.
• Leads client skill development through hands on learning for individuals transiting into a TEP placement.
• Supervise and maintain safety of the clients on TEP worksite, following Coast safety policies.
• Ensure program supplies and equipment are refreshed for clients to perform their TEP placement.
• Used formal and informal assessment practises such as motivational interviewing through a PSR approach to develop individual plans and identifying the clients employment interests.
• Provides the support and information necessary to help clients build the self – esteem, confidence and decision-making skills while attending an employment placement.
• Assists clients to identify and gain access to community supports such as vocational, educational programs and employment opportunities.
• Maintain accurate client records and compile statistical records to support program needs and inform ongoing program development and evaluation.
• Performs administrative tasks as assigned.
• Build and maintain relationships with various community networks including contractors, employers, and clients.
• Network and market the program through on going community contacts and mental health service
• Positively address all concerns, incidents or crisis, which affect program mandate.
• Complete monthly metrics reports along with basic administrative and record keeping duties such as petty cash, mileage, client records.
• Fulfills any other functions / duties, as required, to ensure the safe, healthy and production operation of the Clubhouse and the Employment Unit.
• May be asked to direct students, peer clients and volunteers.

Required Qualifications

Certificates in First Aid + CPR, WHMIS and FoodSafe

Knowledge and Abilities :

About Coast

Coast Mental Health (Coast) is one of the largest mental health non-profit societies in Canada and operates a large array of innovative housing and community-based rehabilitation services for people with a mental illness living in and around Vancouver. Coast operates in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia providing approximately 1000 people with supportive housing and 4000 clients living in the community with a wide variety of programs and services.

Coast fosters a client-driven, recovery-oriented environment that promotes restoring health, personal growth and a return to society for individuals with a mental illness through advocacy and providing direct programs and services. Coast is deeply invested in cultural safety, reconciliation, and anti-racism. Our employees receive training on cultural humility, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive leadership. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and value lived experience alongside professional qualifications.

Why Coast

Some of the Benefits we Offer

Coast Mental Health is committed to creating a culture of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.