Career Advisor

Position:    Career Advisor

Department:   Case Managed Services

Start Date:  ASAP

Location:  Vernon Office

Closing Date of Posting: Sunday, August 9

Days/Hours of Work:   Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm

Full Time 37.5 hrs/wk

Company:
Located in the beautiful Okanagan valley, Community Futures North Okanagan (CFNO) is a community-based not-for-profit corporation offering targeted support to entrepreneurs, local businesses and job seekers.  Surrounded by three lakes, our staff balance work with an active lifestyle that the Okanagan offers. Our team members are passionate about growth, innovation and collaboration, where we constantly strive to improve and better ourselves so that we can better support our clients. If you have a growth mindset and can see yourself thriving in this role, you are a great fit for our team. Check us out https://www.futuresbc.com/

What will you do:  

Career Advisors are responsible for a full suite of services including client needs assessment, employment counselling, facilitation, ongoing case management, client financial supports and services, service referral and follow-up. 

This position’s work requirements include a broad range of complex responsibilities including direct client services, computer data entry, financial evaluation, conflict resolution and negotiation, time management and organization. Career Advisors must be able to manage multiple tasks at one time, maintain a high degree of confidentiality, plan and organize strategically, handle ambiguity and resolve challenges. 

What we need from you

Education and Certification

• A post-secondary certificate, degree or diploma in a relevant field (e.g., career or employment development, vocational rehabilitation, social work, psychology, sociology, human services, counselling, education or human resource management)
• Specialized Career Advisors for People with Disabilities are recruited and, in addition to the above education requirement, these hires must have a post-secondary certificate, degree or diploma in a relevant field that includes providing services to People with Disabilities

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of three to five years of experience working in career development sector preferred
• Experience working with diverse client populations (i.e. Youth, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, multi-barriered, varied cultural backgrounds and rural residents)
• Experience developing relationships (e.g., employers, community service organizations, training institutes and other key stakeholders, others)
• Experience assisting clients to source and access external support services, including but not limited to, assistive technology, counselling, health services, advocacy and shelter
• Conducting and interpreting assessments including: client needs, disability-related needs, specialized or clinical assessments
• Coaching and mentoring clients

What we provide

Benefits and Compensation:

• Biggest benefit is our people so we invest in them through individualized Professional/Career Development plans
• A diverse and inclusive environment that includes an Inclusion Committee that brings initiatives to make sure we're meeting the mark 
• Our Social Committee hosts games, lunches, raffles and more bringing a whole lot of fun and energy to the workplace
• Competitive wages
• Paid Sick, Wellness, Volunteer Days and Fitness Fridays (30 min Meditation/Yoga/Walking treks)
• Minimum 3 weeks vacation taken in the year earned
• RRSP/TFSA matching program
• Comprehensive group benefits

Salary Range:    $26.50-$32.00 starting wage, pending experience

Application Process:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references through the ‘Apply for this Job’ button. All resumes are reviewed, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CFNO is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring with diversity, equity, and inclusion at the forefront. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences to apply. If you require
information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation, please state your request in your application.

NOTE: Community Futures North Okanagan is not eligible to hire under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP).