Rivercity Inclusion is looking for an experienced Vocational Counsellor to lead our brand new L.I.F.E. service. The role will provide personalized support to individuals served by CLBC that have an employment goal, and who also want to increase confidence and independence, connect to the community, learn new things, and build friendships. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and enjoys both working independently, as well as in a team.

Please note that this position does require schedule flexibility based on the needs of the person served and/or the employer. The incumbent will need to be available evenings and weekends, as needed.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting individuals with Employment plans (resumes, job applications, interviews, job coaching, fade out plans).
• Provide job site training and work effectively with others in a wide variety of work environments.
• Creation, implementation and evaluation of goals.
• Participation in activities with the goal of moving towards individual independence.
• Marketing of individual skills to potential employers.
• Customizing jobs based on individual and employer needs.
• Teaching skills using a variety of different learning styles (visual, audio, written).
• Connection with community resources / opportunities for individuals to continue to develop skills to independence.
• Provide access and ability to access lifelong learning opportunities within the community.
• Provide support to individuals to learn at their own pace to help develop independence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• • Graduate or certificate/diploma in human sciences or employment counselling, or a combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of The Employment Standards Act and The Charter of Rights.
  • Knowledge of persons with diverse abilities, FASD, and autism.
  • Knowledge of the local labour market and employment opportunities as well as community resources within the Campbell River area.
  • The ability to demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing employment and support plans.
  • The ability to provide job site training and work effectively with community employers in a wide variety of work environments.
  • Strong understanding of the differences in Learning, Inclusion, Friendships, Employment, and how they apply to the support provided to the individuals within the services.
  • Strong understanding in the development of natural supports for persons served.
  • Understanding of user driven services and how they pertain to the individual supported.