Specialized Employment Counsellor

Specialized Employment Counsellor - WorkBC Centre Duncan

At ETHOS, our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we. We prioritize a diverse workforce that includes people from a variety of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

We are looking for a new team member to add value to the team. If you have a passion for helping people find success in their quest to find employment and have experience working with people who have complex mental health needs, you could be the perfect fit for our Specialized Employment Counsellor position in our Duncan WorkBC Employment Services Centre.

As a member of the Client Services Team, the Specialized Employment Counsellor (SEC) is responsible for determining the barriers to a client’s functional needs. The SEC will administer assessments to evaluate the client’s needs in the workplace and will counsel multi-barrier individuals regarding career planning and development, occupation selection and work search strategies. They will work with clients to identify barriers to employment and strategies to overcome them and, where appropriate, refer to additional services for further assistance and/or diagnostic assessments. Explore and research job accommodations and aids needed to help multi-barrier clients access work opportunities. The SEC will be responsible for delivering Customized Employment Services, including completion of Discovery Assessments, Job Carving, and Job Coaching on site. Additionally, the SEC will liaise with employers for the purpose of Job Development to find paid employment for clients with disability specific barriers to entering the workforce.

Essential Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field: Career or Employment Development, Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Counselling, Education or Human Resources or equivalent combination of experience and education; preference for a bachelor’s degree in Human Services
• Understanding of intersectionality as it applies to people who may experience barriers
• Training in Employment Counselling theories and processes and career assessment tools; preference for Career Practitioner Training
• Experience in counselling clients with career planning, vocational selection, job search, identifying and overcoming barriers to employment and personal and career management
• Experience working with individuals impacted by gender‑based violence, including violence against women, using trauma‑informed and client‑centered practices.
• Assisting clients in developing and refining Action Plans
• Experience in delivering and understanding Case Managed Services: Work Experience Services, Skill Enhancement Services Self-Employment and Job Search Services
• Experience in working with individuals with complex barriers and disabilities
• Experience in working with immigrants and visible minorities
• Experience in coaching and mentoring Clients
• Demonstrated experience in case and file management
• Possess highly developed written and verbal communication skills

ETHOS is a Learning Organization. We encourage continuous learning and growth, offering ongoing professional development and Learning and Development Plans that financially assist our staff in continuing their education. We offer above-average leave and sick day coverage, a Health Spending Account, mental health strategies that include a paid day off to focus on you, and a Wellness Account to use towards Health, Fitness, and Wellness.

Job Types: Full-Time, until March 31, 2027

Hours: 37.5 per week

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

How To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume to: hr@ethoscmg.com and confirm that you have reviewed and understand the wage, hours, contract length, and job description for this post.

We thank all applicants for their interest in ETHOS Career Management Group Ltd.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.