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Position Summary
As an Employment Placement Specialist, you will assist unemployed or underemployed individuals in preparing for, finding and keeping employment. The Kamloops YMCA-YWCA partners with Open Door Group who is contracted by the Provincial government to deliver WorkBC Employment Services in many areas across BC including Kamloops. The Kamloops Y brings expertise in working with Youth and people experiencing marginalization to the team at Work BC.
Key responsibilities of an Employment Placement Specialist include:
Client Service: Engaging and supporting clients from intake through to sustained employment. Includes evaluating client eligibility for programs and services, developing a realistic employment action plan and providing coaching in employment-related areas such as work skills, job search skills, resume preparation and interview skills. Also includes supporting access to necessary resources to support their journey to sustained employment and following up with clients once they have become employed to provide ant needed post-placement support.
Employer Engagement: Actively build relationships with local employers to match clients/candidates to job opportunities. Providing post-hire support to employers to promote the long-term employment placements of clients.
Administration: Completing and maintaining accurate related records, documentation and reports on client and job candidate progress and employer activities. Liaising with the program funder and other stakeholders regarding relevant client information.
Other Duties as Required: other duties as required to fulfil the needs of the clients and the contract deliverables
Required Qualifications
- Diploma in Marketing, Sales, Business Administration or Community Social Service, or a related field;
- Recent, related experience of three (3) years;
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- CCDP Certification considered an asset.
- Valid BC driver’s license required and access to a motor vehicle.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Open Door Group must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability and passion to establish and maintain positive rapport with a diverse profile of people including job seekers, employers and community in general.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate/coach clients and staff to learn new skills and achieve positive outcomes.
- Ability to meet deadlines, manage a varied client load and work under pressure.
- Time management skills, ability to prioritize; strong organizational skills a must.
- Demonstrated ability to take on a leadership role.
- Advanced MS Office and database skills; ability to learn and navigate online technology platforms.
- Knowledge of the local labour market trends and training/employment opportunities.
Competencies:
Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision and values of YMCA of Kamloops.
Service Attitude: Identifies needs and wants of members/participants as priority and responds in an effective and timely manner to enhance every person’s Y experience.
Relationship Building: Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve work related goals.
Welcoming: Treats everybody in a friendly and respectful manner. Creates a pleasant, user-friendly atmosphere. Goes out of your way to make people feel at ease and makes an effort to learn the names of staff, volunteers, and clients.
Quality Focus—Ensures that services criteria for self, staff, and programs are set, reviewed and surpassed regularly to provide excellent service delivery.
How to Apply
Please click the “Apply for this Job” button on this page, and follow the steps to enter your personal information and submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role. Please do not submit your application by emailing us.
Open Door Group values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We are looking for qualified individuals who represent, at all job levels, the diversity of the people we serve and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, individuals of all genders and sexual orientation, origin and ethnic affiliations, disability, age, and religion.
We strive to ensure an accessible experience for candidates. If you require an alternative method to submit your application, please contact us toll-free at 1 866 377 3670 and ask to speak with an HR representative.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining the Open Door Group team!
