Employment Specialist

Position Summary  KCR Community Resources is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and motivated Employment Specialist to join our Employment Services team. In this role, you will support individuals in building confidence, overcoming barriers to employment, and achieving meaningful employment outcomes. You will facilitate engaging workshops, provide one-on-one employment counselling, and support participants in developing realistic and achievable return-to-work goals. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about community-based work, enjoys supporting diverse populations, and values creating inclusive and empowering spaces for individuals navigating employment and career transitions.
Reporting Structure:
Reports to Employment Services Manager
Prime Functions  Intake and Referrals   Assist in conducting information sessions designed to provide detailed program information to interested individuals, as needed.
Assist Participants with completing application and intake forms.
Assist interested applicants with determining program eligibility when required.
Review program applications and meet one-on-one with applicants to complete an introductory assessment of their background, including culture, education, work experience, individual needs, and barriers to employment.
Advise successful applicants of acceptance into the program, program modules and dates, and program expectations.
If an applicant is not eligible for the program, refer them to WorkBC or other appropriate community supports and resources.
Facilitation   Design, together with the Employment Services Manager, and facilitate group-based workshops and activities on employability, life skills, and other topics that address issues and barriers experienced by more vulnerable job seekers, immigrants, and older workers.
Administer, score, and review vocational and/or learning assessments with Participants.
Assist Participants with completing pre- and post-assessments after each training module and review the results with them.
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Participants, community service providers, employers, and other key stakeholders to collectively identify training and employment needs.
Employment Counselling   Provide individual employment counselling specialized for more vulnerable job seekers, immigrants, and older workers, including discussions on returning to work and retraining as they relate to labour market demand and individual abilities.
Evaluate job readiness and areas of concern, assist Participants in identifying transferable skills when they are unable to return to a previous occupation, guide Participants through the career planning process, set goals, and provide information and referrals to support successful employment outcomes.
Support Participants in exploring career pathways, identifying opportunities for growth and advancement, and developing realistic short- and long-term career goals.
Assist Participants in developing Return to Work Action Plans and support them in achieving their employment objectives.
Monitor Participant progress and attendance while in training.
Maintain up-to-date case management files, including hard-copy documentation such as needs assessment forms, eligibility reports, service summary records, and signed, dated, current Return to Work Action Plans.
Administration   Attend staff meetings and professional development in-services.
Use technology-based applications to track Participant data and employer and community contacts.
Follow policies and procedures when completing and submitting internal forms and documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications   Three years of post-secondary education in the humanities; preference will be given to candidates…