Case Manager - Training Services Advisor
Community Futures North Okanagan - Employment Opportunity
Position: Case Manager (CM) - Training Services Advisor
Location: Vernon, BC
Department: Finance
Closing Date: Open until filled
Desired Start Date: ASAP
Days/Hours of Work: Mon – Fri, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (37.5)
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/
Job Summary: As a CM-Training Services Advisor, your targeted support is to job seekers requiring training to get them to the next level of sustainable employment. You love details, number crunching and exploring possibilities. You have a knack for reading and interpreting government funded programs and program policy, know the ins and outs and how to work with job seekers, understanding financial need and realistic budgeting relative to concurrence and viability of clients for training. You are curious! You know the value of asking questions and love where the responses take you.
CM-Training Services Advisors work directly with people of all backgrounds and diversities, having skills in administration, sales and marketing, financial evaluation, conflict resolution, facilitation and negotiation. You know Employment Standards and the ins and outs of government funded programs. Your desire to achieve results and have an organized, up to date file management system is envied by your peers. You enjoy analysis, audits and generally dotting your 'i's and crossing your 't's especially when the results move job seekers closer to sustainable employment. You thrive delivering and guiding clients through a wealth of information leading to skills training for a life change. You are a connector! Bring your experience, grow with us and make a difference to a life and a community!
Education and Experience
• A combination of one or more of the following: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field, training or certification in employment or career counselling, equivalent years’ experience in employment or career counselling
• Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) certification or working towards
• Experience working with diverse client populations (i.e., Youth, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, multi-barriered and rural residents)
• Experience developing relationships (e.g., employers, community service organizations, training institutes and other key stakeholders
• 2+ years working in career development or a related field
• Experience working in government employment contracts
• Experience supporting clients to access services within the WorkBC program considered an asset
• Experience creating presentations and facilitating small groups
Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated teamwork, delegation, administration, and decision-making skills
• Ability to function independently and under pressure managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
• Aptitude to think strategically and provide innovative thought to challenges
• Strong keyboarding and computer operation
• Accurate and thorough documentation and file management
• Strong presenter/facilitation skills
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
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. Our hiring practices reflect the diversity of our community and as an employer, we are committed to employment equity and support diversity in our work environment. For information about our accessible workplace including disability accommodation, please inquire with your email resume submission.
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