Specialized Youth Employment Counsellor - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Internal / External Employment OpportunitySpecialized Youth Employment Counsellor,WorkBC Programs,DeltaWhy you should apply with us:At MOSAIC, we take pride in having a supportive, diverse, and inclusive workplace where employeescan trust that their ideas and contributions are valued. We have been recognized in the 2019 List ofBest Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees) and the 2020 list of Best Workplaces Managed byWomen by the Great Place to Work® Institute. With over 40 years of experience, we’re one of thelargest settlement organizations in Canada engaging 350 staff and more than 600 volunteers. Ouremployees benefit from incorporating many diverse perspectives, taking part in training and careergrowth opportunities. Come join a vibrant organization and make a difference in someone’s lifetoday!Join our team!MOSAIC is seeking a client-centered and results-oriented individual with a team-player attitude who ispassionate about helping clients to reach their employment goals in the role of Specialized YouthEmployment Counsellor. This position will work out of the Delta WorkBC Centre location.POSITION: Specialized Youth Employment CounsellorDEPARTMENT: Employment, Language, & Social Enterprise ServicesABOUT THE POSITION:As the Specialized Youth Employment Counsellor, you will deliver comprehensive career developmentservices for all Youth clients seeking occupational, certification, career development, career planning,training, and academic upgrading assistance. This position supports a full range of WorkBCemployment services. In the role of Specialized Youth Employment Counsellor, you will mitigate anybarriers to employment and implement an appropriate course of action based on your clients’ needs.Although the primary duties described outline the core work, adaptability to meeting other serviceneeds as they emerge will be required.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess potential clients’ program eligibility for the WorkBC program and refer ineligible clients

to other appropriate community resources

• Interview clients and conduct a needs assessment (CNA) to determine work experience,

educational background, career goals, job readiness, interests, abilities and aptitudes

• Identify clients’ barriers to employment and make appropriate recommendations i.e.

certification, vocational training

• Maintain an excellent working knowledge of local labour market trends, community resources,

the needs of job seekers and employers, and effective ways to bridge their respective needsEngaging Newcomers, Enriching CommunitiesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A post-secondary degree, certificate or diploma in a relevant field (human resources

management, career development, counselling, social work, psychology, adult education), orcompletion of course work in related fields, or 2 or more years of demonstrated experiencein:o Working with individuals with complex barriers and a broad range of culturalbackgroundso Working with Youth clientso Job coaching, counselling, or mentoring clientso Conducting and interpreting clients’ needs assessmentso Implementing action plans and monitoring progress to help clients achievesustainable employmento Providing excellent customer service and resolving issues both in person and in avirtual service delivery environmento Building partnerships with employers, community agencies and other stakeholders

• Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check required

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to build rapport with clients
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Teams, database software, and able to operate standard

office equipment

• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration and organizational skills
• Tactful, discrete, diplomatic, patient, flexible and possesses cultural sensitivity and excellent

judgementBONUS SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Career Development Practitioner certified will be considered an asset
• Ability to speak a second language will be considered an asset
• Experience with Integrated Case Management (ICM) system will be considered an asset

This is a full-time positionSTARTING PAY:Annual salary based on experience and qualificationsA competitive benefits package is offered with contracts of at least one year in length, offering aminimum of 17.5 hours of work per week.HOW TO APPLY:Please apply via email. In the subject line of your email, please type:“Your Name – Specialized Youth Employment Counsellor, Delta location”Engaging Newcomers, Enriching CommunitiesPlease submit a cover letter and resume in PDF/Word format.Address your cover letter to:Hiring Team – Employment Programs5575 Boundary RoadVancouver, BC V5R 2P9Email both the cover letter and resume to employmentprograms@mosaicbc.org.We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only applicants considered for an interview will becontacted. Before applying, you must be legally be permitted to work in Canada through citizenship orpermanent resident status. If you have a work permit, please ensure that it allows you to work for theduration of the position.DEADLINE TO APPLY:Ongoing until filledPOSTING DATE:September 16, 2022MOSAIC is committed to promoting equal employment opportunities for all members of the communityEngaging Newcomers, Enriching CommunitiesQuick Apply

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