Vocational Counsellor (Solutions Employment Services)

Being a Kyndred Community Living team member means becoming part of something bigger. It means partnering with people with developmental disabilities to help them reach their full potential by living and belonging in community. It’s a unique opportunity to do valuable work while being your personal best.

Join our team as a Vocational Counsellor working at our Solutions Employment Services, located in beautiful Ladner. This regular full-time role works Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, at a salary range between $29.22 - $33.54 per hour, plus benefits, including Extended Health and Dental and participation in the Municipal Pension Plan. This position requires union membership.

WHO WE ARE:

Kyndred Community Living Society is a person-centered, progressive and impactful non-profit organization. We help people with developmental disabilities reach their full potential by living and belonging in community. We do this by facilitating community connections, family supports, employment opportunities, and supportive housing options with a commitment to life-long learning, choice and self-determination.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

As a full-time Vocational Counsellor, you will support individuals with developmental disabilities in securing and maintaining meaningful employment opportunities. This role involves building strong partnerships with clients, employers, and community members to create inclusive and sustainable employment outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and coordinating individualized employment opportunities based on client strengths, interests, and goals, while aligning with employer needs
• Assisting clients with résumé development, job search strategies, and application distribution
• Promoting and marketing services to local employers and building strong community partnerships to support inclusive hiring
• Expanding personal networks and social capital by actively participating in community events and initiatives
• Providing on-the-job coaching and workplace support
• Identifying and leveraging community resources to enhance employment opportunities
• Preparing proposals and engaging in creative problem-solving to address employment barriers
• Completing administrative duties, including accurate and timely record-keeping

The typical schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Flexibility is required, including availability for early mornings, evenings, and weekends, based on program and client needs.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS:

The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education in Human Services (or a related field) and/or experience in supported employment. Strong digital competency, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new software systems, is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with a collaborative, team-oriented approach, are essential.

The successful candidate must be able to accompany and transport individuals to job placements, interviews, and community-based events. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License and a clean driver’s abstract are required. Current First Aid & CPR certification and FOODSAFE Level 1 are required (or must be obtained prior to the start date).