Employment Counselor at Back in Motion — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description POSITION TITLE: Employment Counsellor/Facilitator PROGRAM: WarehouseAbilities& Additional Employment Services support as needed REPORTS TO: Program Manager LOCATION: Richmond – Travel to BiM office locations, off-site certification facilities, and employer sites required STATUS: 30 hours/week HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday 30 hours per week (on occasion may be required to work weekends and evenings) HOURLY RANGE: $27-30/hour START DATE: ASAP Program Overview: 9-week WarehouseAbilities training program delivered by Back in Motion Rehab Inc. and Universal Learning Institute Includes soft skills, essential skills, warehouse operations training, certifications, and hands-on experience Provides accessibility, employment readiness, and ongoing job search/retention support Designed for individuals with multiple employment barriers (including persons with disabilities) Role Summary (Employment Counsellor/Facilitator): Supports participants from intake to program completion Conducts screening, assessments, and develops individualized training plans Facilitates cohort-based workshops (employment readiness, life skills, job search) Provides ongoing 1:1 guidance to keep participants on track toward employment Coordinates with staff, ULI, and employers to secure work experience and job opportunities Key Responsibilities: Deliver workshops (in-person and virtual) on employability, soft/essential skills, and job readiness Identify participant needs (financial, accessibility, etc.) and connect to resources Monitor progress, maintain documentation, and update databases Collaborate with team members and community partners Address employment barriers using labour market knowledge and client-focused support Contribute to program improvement and achieve performance targets Qualifications & Experience: 2+ years in case management, employment counselling, or working with multi-barrier clients Experience facilitating group training and job readiness workshops Knowledge of labour market trends, community resources, and employment barriers Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience Key Skills: Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills Ability to motivate and support diverse client groups Experience with assessments, career planning, and referrals Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to work independently Additional languages and experience with employment programs are assets