Jobs at Neskonlith Indian Band
Employment Counsellor at Neskonlith Indian Band
Position Employment Counsellor
Status: Full-time Term Position,
Schedule: Core hours: 8:00am-3:30pm
Reporting to: Director of Health
Salary: $43,680 /per year
Summary of Position: The Employment Counsellor with be providing Neskonlith communities with assistance and information on all aspects of employment search and career planning.
Relevant Knowledge and Abilities:
- Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Neskonlith Indian Band policies and procedures,
- Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background, and career goals.
- Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews.
- Assess need for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training and refer clients to the appropriate services.
Job coaching, counselling, or mentoring clients- Implementing action plans and monitoring progress to help clients achieve sustainable employment.
- Providing excellent customer service and resolving issues both in person and in a virtual service delivery environment
- Building partnerships with employers, community agencies and other stakeholders
Requirements and Qualifications:
- A valid BC Driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel to each of our Neskonlith communities,
- Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable sector), required.
- A post-secondary degree, certificate, or diploma in a relevant field (human resources management, career development, counselling, social work, psychology, adult education), or completion of course work in related fields, or 2 or more years of demonstrated experience.
Please submit: Cover letter, References and Resume to Health Director
Closing Date: Posting until filled
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants who are under consideration will be contacted.