Career Coach – Disability & Multi-Barriered

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Career Coach – Disability & Multi-Barriered

Posting Number 02115SA Location Langley Grade or Pay Level See Salary Range Salary Range $29.71 to $32.16 per hour. Salary is based on education and experience. Position Type Training Group Contract Employment Posting Type Internal/External Regular/Temporary Contract Employment Type Full-Time Posting Category Training Group Start Date 04/01/2024 End Date 03/31/2025 Day of the Week Other Shift N/A Work Arrangements

This position is 40 hours per week located at the WorkBC Langley and Aldergrove offices. Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm, but will require occasional evening shifts until 6:30pm and Saturdays 10:00am – 3:00pm.

What Douglas Offers

DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best colleges even better.

The Role

Representing Douglas College at the Langley WorkBC Centre, the Disability Career Coach plays a dynamic role working with our specialized populations and supporting the daily operations of the Centre.

Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES:

Conduct Client Needs Assessments to determine the appropriate WorkBC services and supports;

Conduct a thorough Disability Related Needs Assessment (DRENA) when necessary;

Assess and refer for specialized assessments when needed to facilitate development of an Action Plan; (including medical assessment reports, Psychological and Vocational, Learning Disability, Neuropsychological, and Functional Capacity);

Work with Client's natural support network and other community service providers, as needed;

Assist Clients with the development and updating of individualized action plans that clearly outline the Client's goals, service needs, and steps to achieve their desired employment;

Provide clients with job search and career planning assistance to build on skills, strengths and experience;

Provide ongoing Client support including all documentation around Client's progress, notes, updates and outcomes using ICM database; and

Complete reports as required.

COMMUNIITY OUTREACH:

Provide outreach for case managed services as needed;

Participate in committees with the mandate of supporting Clients with Disabilities; and

Represent the Langley WorkBC Centre through participation in community events, such as career fairs, community days, and other special events.

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

Work to Training Group's Quality Management System, ISO9001:2015 standard.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Participate in regular team meetings, strategic planning and program review sessions as scheduled; and

Perform miscellaneous duties as required.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and career consulting experience;

Experience with employment counseling and programs;

Experience working within the Disability Population;

Demonstrated ability to use computer software applications including MS Office, Database entry and ability to research information using the Internet;

Creative and passionate about working with clients to secure sustainable employment;

Possess strong interpersonal skills;

Knowledge of career assessment, problem solving strategies, and decision- making theories;

Knowledge of local labour market and trends;

Knowledge of WorkBC and its mandate;

Willingness to travel within Lower Mainland and reliable transportation with valid BC Driver's License; and

Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record check including a vulnerable population check. A criminal record will not automatically result in your application for employment being denied.

Certifications considered an asset:

Career Development Practitioner

Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor

Rehabilitation and Disability Management

Occupational Therapist

Link to Full Position Profile Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 02/09/2024

Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www. douglascollegecareers.ca. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https: // www. douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/11835

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?

Yes

No

If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?

Yes

No

Not Applicable

If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

(Open Ended Question)

Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?

Current employee

Former employee

Current student

Former student

None of the above

If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

(Open Ended Question)

Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.

Yes, I confirm

No, I am not able to meet this requirement

How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?

Douglas College Careers Site

LinkedIn

Indeed

Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)

Personal Referral

Agency Referral

Professional Association Website

Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)

Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)

Douglas College CareerHUB

Career Fair or Other Hiring Event

Other

Glassdoor

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

References with Contact Information