Survive to Thrive Survivor of Violence (SOV) Career Advisor
Top Benefits
About the role
Location
Tri-Cities / Port Coquitlam - *Providing both virtual and in-person service in the office.
Posting Period
Open until filled
Job Description
YWCA Survive to Thrive is funded by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (MPSFS) to provide specialized employment services for survivors of violence and/or abuse in both group workshops and individualized coaching formats, serving Burquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and the rest of the Tri-Cities and Metro Vancouver.
What you’ll be doing:
-
Facilitate group workshops and individualized coaching sessions and provide job development.
-
Facilitation of the YWCA Survive to Thrive Employment Program components, which provide specialized employment services in both group and individual-based formats to participants who identify as survivors of violence (SOV) and/or abuse.
-
Develop, administer, and facilitate assessment, career planning, employability, and job search skills.
-
Receive and follow up on initial contacts and assess intake eligibility or safety concerns, needs or maintenance, i.e. assisting with safety planning, connecting to relevant resources around safety and other appropriate referrals.
-
Conduct Intakes to assess program readiness or other next-best steps
-
Able to provide appropriate community referrals.
-
Connect SOV participants to YWCA, external resources and programs to support employment goals.
-
Work with the program’s SOV manager and team and be able to work with the wider YWCA and community.
-
Follow up with participants and provide job sustainment as part of a performance-based contract.
-
Administration, data-entry and admin upkeep, including attendance, participation, and tracking results.
-
Facilitate personal development and employment-focused workshops, as well as individualized coaching for those who have experienced violence/abuse, single parenting, or multiple barriers.
-
Provide job development/job sustainment services for YWCA Survive to Thrive Employment program participants, including connecting with employers and working in conjunction with the Job Development team.
-
Assist participants in accessing workshops, training, self-employment, job development, customized employment, specialized assessments, financial support, and wage subsidy.
-
Work closely with participants who have found employment and provide follow-up services to ensure job retention.
-
Provide job coaching for participants and address concerns that might affect employment. This could include in-person, over-the-phone, and online support based on the needs of the individual and the situation.
-
Providing career coaching, trauma-informed career counselling, and placement for participants working with employers and the wider job development team.
-
Ensuring documentation standards are met as part of the (MPSFS) policy.
-
Conduct specialized outreach into the community to connect SOV participants to community connections.
-
Case conference with the team to support participants in achieving and sustaining employment and/or substantive education.
-
Assist participants with interview preparation, labour market information, current employment trends, and resume writing skills, including cover letters, according to current standards.
-
Other duties as required
What you’ll need:
-
Career advising and/or counselling experience, with demonstrated expertise working one-to-one and in groups and facilitating workshops.
-
Relevant post-secondary degree or diploma, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
-
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
-
Curriculum writing, adult education and development are assets.
-
Interest in working with primarily female job seekers.
-
Experience with employment services and/or the SOV population.
-
Career coaching, counselling, social service work skills, or a combination are beneficial.
-
Good communication and case note-writing skills.
-
Understanding and making realistic job matches.
-
Good organization skills and other basic admin duties.
-
Skills with all Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams), Zoom and other tech.
-
Able to show initiative, flexibility, and a positive attitude towards others, change, and work.
-
Criminal record check will be required.
Bonus Qualities (but not required):
-
Group facilitation experience for Survivors of Violence / Abuse.
-
Violence/trauma-informed knowledge and understanding of impacts on employment.
-
Computer, organization, and other administrative skills.
-
Administering assessment tools.
-
Own vehicle is an asset.
-
Willing to be mobile, pick up supplies, willing to travel to support participants, and provide program assistance.
-
Additional languages are an asset.
What we offer:
-
A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and wellbeing, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
-
Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions
-
Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members
-
A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
-
Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre
-
Discounts at our YWCA Hotel
-
Priority in YWCA Child Care centres
Pay Rate: $31.16 + 12% in lieu of time off and benefits
How to Apply
If you're seeking a workplace where your values align with your work, and where every voice drives meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Email to: Manager of Survive to Thrive Employment Program
tadebanjo@ywcavan.org
Subject Line: Job Opportunity – Survive to Thrive SOV Career Advisor
This Position Will Remain Open Until Filled
YWCA Metro Vancouver is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all who apply, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
We’re committed to increasing representation and equity across our organization. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and others from marginalized communities. We’re also focused on creating leadership opportunities for Indigenous, Black, and gender-diverse individuals. If you'd like to learn more about our inclusive culture before applying, feel free to contact our Equity and Engagement Manager at people@ywcavan.org.
Accessibility is a priority for us. If you need any accommodations to apply or have questions about the process, please reach out to the hiring manager listed. We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, transferable skills, lived experience and organizational needs. Thank you to everyone who applies — only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Want to learn more about working at the YWCA? Explore our careers page.
We respectfully acknowledge that our main office and many of our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities.
YWCA Metro Vancouver is committed to truth and reconciliation. This includes understanding the truth and impact of our shared colonial history, making positive changes within our organization and taking actions that advance safety, justice and equity for Indigenous peoples.
Survive to Thrive Survivor of Violence (SOV) Career Advisor
Top Benefits
About the role
Location
Tri-Cities / Port Coquitlam - *Providing both virtual and in-person service in the office.
Posting Period
Open until filled
Job Description
YWCA Survive to Thrive is funded by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills (MPSFS) to provide specialized employment services for survivors of violence and/or abuse in both group workshops and individualized coaching formats, serving Burquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and the rest of the Tri-Cities and Metro Vancouver.
What you’ll be doing:
-
Facilitate group workshops and individualized coaching sessions and provide job development.
-
Facilitation of the YWCA Survive to Thrive Employment Program components, which provide specialized employment services in both group and individual-based formats to participants who identify as survivors of violence (SOV) and/or abuse.
-
Develop, administer, and facilitate assessment, career planning, employability, and job search skills.
-
Receive and follow up on initial contacts and assess intake eligibility or safety concerns, needs or maintenance, i.e. assisting with safety planning, connecting to relevant resources around safety and other appropriate referrals.
-
Conduct Intakes to assess program readiness or other next-best steps
-
Able to provide appropriate community referrals.
-
Connect SOV participants to YWCA, external resources and programs to support employment goals.
-
Work with the program’s SOV manager and team and be able to work with the wider YWCA and community.
-
Follow up with participants and provide job sustainment as part of a performance-based contract.
-
Administration, data-entry and admin upkeep, including attendance, participation, and tracking results.
-
Facilitate personal development and employment-focused workshops, as well as individualized coaching for those who have experienced violence/abuse, single parenting, or multiple barriers.
-
Provide job development/job sustainment services for YWCA Survive to Thrive Employment program participants, including connecting with employers and working in conjunction with the Job Development team.
-
Assist participants in accessing workshops, training, self-employment, job development, customized employment, specialized assessments, financial support, and wage subsidy.
-
Work closely with participants who have found employment and provide follow-up services to ensure job retention.
-
Provide job coaching for participants and address concerns that might affect employment. This could include in-person, over-the-phone, and online support based on the needs of the individual and the situation.
-
Providing career coaching, trauma-informed career counselling, and placement for participants working with employers and the wider job development team.
-
Ensuring documentation standards are met as part of the (MPSFS) policy.
-
Conduct specialized outreach into the community to connect SOV participants to community connections.
-
Case conference with the team to support participants in achieving and sustaining employment and/or substantive education.
-
Assist participants with interview preparation, labour market information, current employment trends, and resume writing skills, including cover letters, according to current standards.
-
Other duties as required
What you’ll need:
-
Career advising and/or counselling experience, with demonstrated expertise working one-to-one and in groups and facilitating workshops.
-
Relevant post-secondary degree or diploma, or a combination of relevant education and experience.
-
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
-
Curriculum writing, adult education and development are assets.
-
Interest in working with primarily female job seekers.
-
Experience with employment services and/or the SOV population.
-
Career coaching, counselling, social service work skills, or a combination are beneficial.
-
Good communication and case note-writing skills.
-
Understanding and making realistic job matches.
-
Good organization skills and other basic admin duties.
-
Skills with all Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams), Zoom and other tech.
-
Able to show initiative, flexibility, and a positive attitude towards others, change, and work.
-
Criminal record check will be required.
Bonus Qualities (but not required):
-
Group facilitation experience for Survivors of Violence / Abuse.
-
Violence/trauma-informed knowledge and understanding of impacts on employment.
-
Computer, organization, and other administrative skills.
-
Administering assessment tools.
-
Own vehicle is an asset.
-
Willing to be mobile, pick up supplies, willing to travel to support participants, and provide program assistance.
-
Additional languages are an asset.
What we offer:
-
A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and wellbeing, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
-
Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions
-
Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members
-
A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
-
Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre
-
Discounts at our YWCA Hotel
-
Priority in YWCA Child Care centres
Pay Rate: $31.16 + 12% in lieu of time off and benefits
How to Apply
If you're seeking a workplace where your values align with your work, and where every voice drives meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Email to: Manager of Survive to Thrive Employment Program
tadebanjo@ywcavan.org
Subject Line: Job Opportunity – Survive to Thrive SOV Career Advisor
This Position Will Remain Open Until Filled
YWCA Metro Vancouver is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all who apply, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
We’re committed to increasing representation and equity across our organization. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and others from marginalized communities. We’re also focused on creating leadership opportunities for Indigenous, Black, and gender-diverse individuals. If you'd like to learn more about our inclusive culture before applying, feel free to contact our Equity and Engagement Manager at people@ywcavan.org.
Accessibility is a priority for us. If you need any accommodations to apply or have questions about the process, please reach out to the hiring manager listed. We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, transferable skills, lived experience and organizational needs. Thank you to everyone who applies — only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Want to learn more about working at the YWCA? Explore our careers page.
We respectfully acknowledge that our main office and many of our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities.
YWCA Metro Vancouver is committed to truth and reconciliation. This includes understanding the truth and impact of our shared colonial history, making positive changes within our organization and taking actions that advance safety, justice and equity for Indigenous peoples.