Job Opp: Case Manager/Employability Skills Facilitator, Career Cafe

Free Rein Associates is looking for a multi-talented person to work within our Career Café program as a Case Manager/Employability Skills Facilitator within an Employment program for People who face Multiple Barriers.

This position is a combination of Case Manager and Employability Skills Facilitator duties located in Hope, BC.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• One year Career Development Practitioner experience OR equivalent combination of education and practical experience

• Some facilitation experience, specifically delivering workshops in group or one to one setting

• Health care or social services background considered an asset

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Proficiency in working with MS Office and ability to work in a virtual environment when needed

• Proven experience developing productive, professional relationships with clients and employers

• Ability to assist clients with resume & cover letter development and job search

• Knowledge of current local labour market information

• Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) an asset

• Criminal Background check required

Duties and Responsibilities:

Case Management:

• Conduct a needs assessment to assess each participant’s current capacity for employment

• Support client in identifying short-, medium- and long-term goals

• Develop action plans for each client identifying steps to assist in achieving goals

• Provide one-to-one coaching to support client

• Maintain client case notes and client files ensuring confidentiality

• Provide referrals for participants to other community support services as required

• Provide follow-up support as required for returning participants 

• Liaise with community service providers and other professionals as required 

Individual and Group Based Employability Skills Facilitation:   

• Facilitate workshops to motivate clients to recognize and address individual barriers to employability  

• Provide one-on-one assistance to participants to increase awareness and access to available community resources.

• Meet and screen participants to assess their needs and provide referrals

• Facilitate and support participants in implementing and evaluating personal plans and goals.

• Create a non-judgmental and supportive environment

• Maintain record of participants, outcomes, statistics, and demographic data

• Work closely with other staff to support participant success

Position is full time at 35 hours/week, Monday – Friday

 $32.00/hour with benefits

To apply for this position please respond via email with cover letter and resume to

Karen Legere, Program Coordinator -  karen.legere@freereinassociates.ca