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POSITION: WORKBC ADVISOR Worklink Employment Society is recruiting a full-time WorkBC Employment Advisor. This position works up to 35 hrs/week (Monday to Friday) in our Sooke office with an hourly range of $27.49 to $29.29.

$1000.00 SIGNING BONUS FOR APPLICANTS WITH WORKBC EXPERIENCE

Job Posting – WorkBC Employment Advisor – Sooke Office Hourly Wage: $27.49 to $29.29 plus $1000 signing bonus for previous WorkBC experience

INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST SEND AN ATTACHED AND RESUME DIRECTLY TO: [email protected] by 4:00 pm on Friday, September 10, 2021

Applications submitted through social media and search engines (Facebook, LinkedIn, Indeed) will not be considered.

About WorkLink: WorkLink currently delivers the WorkBC Employment Services Contract as part of the WorkBC Employment Services program and includes service awareness and marketing activities, as well as service delivery to clients located in all communities in BC either in- person, via outreach, or virtually. The purpose of the WorkBC Employment Services program is to provide employment and labour market services and supports to individuals, employers, and communities to achieve the following outcomes: for Clients to become more independent through sustainable employment; and to contribute to an inclusive and progressive economy by helping employers and communities develop a strong workforce.

About the Position: The Employment Advisor, in consultation with the Employment Services , plays a crucial role in services delivered to all eligible clients. Case Management is a collaborative process between the Employment Advisor and Client. A Client’s acceptance into Case Management is determined through a Client Needs Assessment. This position is full-time for 35 hours per week for the duration of the WorkBC Contract. This contract is currently set to end in March of 2024 with a possible extension.

The process of Case Management involves developing a positive relationship with the Client, encouraging, motivating, and supporting the Client to achieve a Sustainable Employment or Community Attachment outcome and increase independence and self-sufficiency as quickly as possible, as appropriate for each Client. Key factors in Case Management include helping Clients to build confidence, become self-motivated, and recognize and build their employment-related skills, strengths, and abilities.

Case Management involves opening and managing a WorkBC Employment Services client case file, documenting client processes, and tracking and recording client progress and results in the Province’s ICM and in-house tracking systems. The Employment Advisor must ensure that all clients will have access to high-quality services, for which Ministry Policy will be applied, in the same way, regardless of where and how services are accessed.

Key Responsibilities: Conduct Client Needs Assessments and develop client Action Plans Determine client eligibility for financial supports/relevant resources Attend weekly case management meetings Direct and refer clients to other programs and resources Document the client’s progress on the clients' file Follow up and support the client as identified in the client’s action plan Work collaboratively with other Employment Advisors to promote client needs, strengths, and employment goals, and focus services directly tied to labour market demand and emerging needs Develop and maintain assigned client files in accordance with WorkBC policies and guidelines

Required Qualifications: Post-Secondary Degree in Social Services Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally. Exemplary communication skills Ability to establish and maintain a client-focused approach using techniques and active listening skills; uphold and maintain confidentiality Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to share best practices that enhance organizational effectiveness

We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

WorkLink values the diversity of the people it hires and serves… we foster a workplace where individual differences are recognized and respected while utilizing each person’s talents and strengths. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.