Benchmark Title: VOCATIONAL COUNSELLOR – 11

Grid Level 11 – JJEP Wage Grid

Wage: $23.10/hour

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Union Membership: BCGEU

Job Summary

Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates training plans in a variety of work settings designed to meet clients’ vocational, social and daily living goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies clients’ interests, skills and abilities by conducting interviews and consulting caregivers.
• Develops, with the participation of clients, training plans, including pre-employment skills development, designed to meet the individual’s goals in the areas of daily living and social skills and job readiness. Implements, monitors, evaluates and modifies training plans.
• Trains, supports and monitors clients in a variety of work settings in areas such as work skills, proper hygiene, product quality, quantity and service expectations.
• Provides report on clients’ skill level and progress to the supervisor and other caregivers and makes recommendations on modifications to the goals.
• Locates employers in local businesses, industries and community agencies that match the interests, skills and abilities of clients. Encourages employers to participate in placements.
• Encourages client participation in community activities and encourages relationships and friendships in the community.
• Follows up job placements by assisting employers to work with clients through problem solving and trouble shooting.
• Liaises with community service providers in order to promote the program.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Knowledge

Diploma in a related human / social service field.

Training and Experience

One (1) year recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Apply:

Please email your letter of interest and resume to Monica Parelkar by 16 May 2022