Geoffrey Mintenko

Job Developer @WCG Services

Kelowna, BC, CA

I Provide individualized services to employers and clients in order to achieve Labour Market Attachment for clients who are unlikely to find work on their own or work in a competitive labour market and need access to the hidden job market and employers.Job Development Services provide the clients with direct support to job match, refer to, and negotiate with employers for new job opportunities that may exist based on the needs, skills and abilities of the client and individual employer needs.Job Development Services are provided in WorkBC Centre and the community at employer locations depending on the type of service and individual client needs. Clients in Job Development Services who require intensive support for job retention and maintenance will also be provided with additional, post-employer services and follow up support that increases the client\'s ability to maintain Employment.What I do/How I do it - Eligibility determination.Develop a plan. Create opportunities for employment by being solution oriented, proactively marketing specific clients to specific employers for direct job placement/matching opportunities including, volunteer, part-time and full-time paid employment placements, job shadowing, informational interviews, and work experience placements.Assist leadership team in planning and hosting hiring fair events within our centres/catchment.Host job clubs to support job seekers to explore current labour market opportunities.Stay attuned to local community employment related venues and market WorkBC services on behalf of the centre.Assist in promoting centre employment services, and advising on most appropriate service to best support needs.Regular attendance/presentations at local Job Fairs and other employer related networking opportunities.And so much more! It\'s very fulfilling to be part of a team dedicated to helping others find meaningful employment. We all believe Work gives Hope, Strengthens families and Fills Hearts.