Job Board for Vulnerable Youth
Employment Outreach Program Coordinator
Posted on March 31, 2025
by VIVRS
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Job Sector:
Recruitment & HR
Term of Employment: Full-Time
Total Views: 203
Duration: 2 calendar days (3 business days)
Last Updated: 3 days ago
Job URL: https://newworkers.ca/jobs/british-columbia/nanaimo/179380213/employment-outreach-program-coordinator/
Job Description
Tasks
- Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
- Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
- Refer clients to the appropriate external services
- Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
- Perform administrative tasks
- Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
- Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
- Plan, develop and implement training and practice sessions
- Implement life skills workshops
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
- Marketing
Counselling specialization
- Co-operative education or work placement
- Career or post-secondary training orientation
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver’s licence
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- Mileage paid
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available