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Division: Career and Youth Services

Program: Active Career Connect and Engagement Project for Internationally Educated Health Professionals (ACCEP-IEHP)

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Number of Positions: 1

Job Summary:

The Employer Specialist is responsible for establishing long-term relationships with local employers in the health sector to support their recruitment needs and to create work experience opportunities that lead to sustainable employment for Internationally-Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs). The Employer Specialist works collaboratively with the Case Managers in supporting IEHPs in obtaining successful and sustainable employment.

Reports to: Senior Program Manager

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Makes cold calls and conducts online/in-person meetings with potential employers to develop work placement opportunities that match project participants’ skills, training, work experience, interests, and career goals.
• Maintains productive ongoing relationships with existing employers and actively reaches out to establish relationships with new employers.
• Provides individualized support to employers in enhancing their ability to better hire, develop, and retain IEHPs.
• Communicates with community partners and employers for marketing and client referrals.
• Works collaboratively with Case Managers to understand IEHPs’ needs and occupational goals.
• Customizes participants’ resumes to fit identified opportunities and conducts mock interviews to prepare participants for job interviews.
• Identifies and develops a strategic service plan that serves both the employers’ hire, and project’s placement needs.
• Performs to achieve weekly and monthly placement goals in accordance with project targets.
• Works with participants individually to identify and match a suitable employer for the Targeted Work Experience intervention.
• Develops a Targeted Work Experience Training Schedule with the participant and employer to specify the placement objectives, goals, milestones, and expected outcomes for the placement.
• Provides ongoing support to both participants and employers to ensure training and development objectives are being met.
• Provides professional mentoring or networking opportunities for participants to continue to enhance their employability.
• Keeps track of participant’s progress and provides regular follow-up support and guidance to every case-managed client.
• Provides participants with job maintenance support to achieve sustainable and permanent employment after the targeted work experience period.
• Follows up with participants on a bi-weekly basis to consistently support, guide, and motivate them.
• Monitors clients who participate in the Targeted Work Experience intervention and provides ongoing support as required.
• Provides intensive training and guidance to prepare participants to be ready for the work experience placement.
• Manages the employers' database and organizes participants’ files.
• Updates Case Managers on participants’ progress in achieving the goals outlined in their Action Plan.
• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education. Training & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Social Sciences, Social Work, Career Development or Vocational Rehabilitation
• Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) or equivalent designation or demonstrated plan to pursue a similar designation
• Two years of work experience in a social service environment as a job developer, employer liaison, job Coach and/or employment case manager
• Experience in connecting with employers to provide job experience for clients
• Experience and knowledge in career counseling
• Experience in working with individuals with complex barriers and a broad range of cultural backgrounds
• Experience in facilitating workshops and group activities
• Knowledge of labour market trends and information in British Columbia

Job Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A second language is considered an asset
• Ability to build partnerships with employers, community agencies and other stakeholders
• Ability to provide job search support for internationally trained professionals
• Ability to conduct and interpret client needs assessments
• Ability to support clients in developing realistic and achievable Action Plans
• Ability to establish and maintain mentor/coach relationships with participants
• Ability to communicate effectively with employers and other stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Excellent technical skills in MS Office and web-based applications
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to excellence in service delivery

Additional Information:

• Criminal Record Check Required
• Ability to work at multiple outreach locations across Greater Vancouver
• Ability to work occasionally on weekends and evenings as required

About S.U.C.C.E.S.S.:

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a multicultural social services agency and registered charity located on the unceded Coast Salish lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has been helping Canadians and newcomers to achieve their full potential on their Canadian journey since 1973. We are one of the largest social service agencies in Canada, with offices in BC, Ontario and internationally/abroad. We offer programs and services in the areas of immigration, newcomer settlement, English-language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, affordable housing and seniors care.

At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., we take care of our communities and our people!

Our staff is the source of our success and we make it a priority to ensure work-life balance for our staff. We offer a range competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to ensure the well-being our staff. Subject to the type of employment, benefit packages may include:

• paid time off ‘monthly wellness days’ (up to 12 days per year)
• additional agency holidays (2 additional statutory holidays)
• 3 weeks annual vacation (starting) and up to 6 weeks (maximum)
• company-funded pension (GRRSP)
• extended health & dental plan
• employee & family assistance programs
• access to wellness programs (such as subscription to Headspace) , and more

S.U.C.C.ES.S. is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment that embraces diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to the equitable treatment of all individuals and will continue to embed diversity and inclusion principles within our policies, procedures, services, and activities.

Interested candidates please apply by 11:59pm July 5 2024

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.