The Job Developer (JD) is a key member of the Horton Ventures Inc. WorkBC team, assisting job seekers, to start and maintain employment, with job coaching if required, while developing strong connections with local employers.

Duties:

• Assesses potential clients’ program eligibility for the WorkBC program and provides service information to clients.
• Determines clients’ needs and abilities while utilizing assessment tools.
• Manages assigned client case files in a primary information system (ICM), including documentation of client’s eligibility, progress, and results.
• Skillfully coach clients in job search activities, while developing realistic action plans and provides on-the-job coaching when applicable.
• Liaises and negotiates employment contracts and job placements for clients using the Unpaid Work Placement and the Wage Subsidy Programs with local employers.
• Performs onsite community and/or job coaching, which supports clients to integrate into the organization and increases the likelihood that the placement becomes sustainable.
• Engages in marketing/community engagement activities with local services providers and employers, fostering community awareness of available services and supports for job seekers and employers.

Skills:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in, and the ability to, successfully coach and mentor clients from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences to gain effective job search tools, skills, and strategies.
• Strong technology skills with the ability to learn new platforms, such as government database (ICM), SharePoint, use of Microsoft Office with the ability to create Word documents.
• Adaptability in a dynamic team environment.
• Prioritizes tasks, manages tight deadlines, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain strict confidentiality protocols and professional code of conduct.

 About Horton Ventures Inc.:

Horton Ventures Inc. was created in 2006 to deliver high quality, professional employment services. Delivering the WorkBC program, we support and assist thousands of British Columbians to prepare for, find, and keep sustainable employment; connect to the labour market and other community resources, as well as help employers to find and retain skilled employees.

As a company, Horton Ventures Inc. is proud to offer:

• Extended health and dental benefits packages
• Flex-time for full time employees
• Accelerated vacation entitlement
• Employee appreciation rewards
• Company paid professional development (through webinar, courses, conferences, and more)

Wage: $23-$28 based on education and experience

The Job Developer (JD) is a key member of the Horton Ventures Inc. WorkBC Employment Service delivery team. Part of this role is to connect clients with employers, assisting them to achieve their employment goal.

Required:

• Criminal Record Vulnerable Sector check is required if hired.
• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience.

How to Apply:

Individuals are requested to submit a targeted cover letter and resume by email to Human Resources, Horton Ventures Inc.:

hr@hortonventures.com

In the subject line please indicate the name and location of the position for which you are applying.

Horton Ventures Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principles of an inclusive workplace, ensuring our company supports and reflects the diverse populations in our catchments. We encourage women, LGTBQ2, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visual minorities to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Hours – 8:00am -4:00pm Monday through Friday.

Nenqayni is a residential alcohol and drug treatment facility providing holistic healing to First Nations and Inuit youth and families in a safe and secure environment. Some intakes will be single parents with children while others will be complete families. Summer programs may vary and can be single males, elders or referral workers attending.

Qualified applicant will be able to work independently as well as part of a team and will have demonstrated experience counselling primarily adult with some youth addictions capabilities. Able to deliver a variety of workshops using trauma informed and cognitive behavior therapy techniques. Will also guide one on one counselling.  Relevant post-secondary education with equivalent combination of education and experience is required.  A benefit would be having knowledge of Indigenous culture and comfortable with all aspects.

Additional Requirements:

· Criminal Record Check

· Drivers Abstract

· Excellent written communication

· Interpersonal awareness

· Excellent oral communication

· Client focus

· Commitment to ongoing education/learning

Preferably, the successful candidate will be of Indigenous descent, and have a Class 4 driver’s license or be willing to get one within the 3 months. Reliable transportation to and from Nenqayni is required.

Nenqayni operates a smoke free facility and provides a comprehensive Health Benefits package and Group Pension Plan once the probationary period of 6-months is completed.

Please provide a resume with cover letter, 3 references and drivers abstract. The Criminal Record Check will be processed if successful to schedule an interview.

Required as soon as possible.

To apply, please email: sduffy@nenqayni.com