Employment Placement Specialist - Vancouver, Canada - The Open Door Group

The Open Door Group

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Salary Range:
$25.27 per hour

Hours of Work: 36 per week

Competition Closing Date:
Open until Filled

Commencement Date:

ASAP

Status:
Permanent, Full-Time

Work Area:
Vancouver

Number of Positions: 1

Employment Placement Specialist

Position SummaryWe will train Previous experience as a Marketing Coordinator, Sales Representative, Business Administrator, Recruiter or Talent Aquisition Specialist, Job Developer, Case Manager, Career Counsellor or Advisor is considered an asset.

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 employmentrelated 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 postplacement support.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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 COVID19. 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.