Employment Counsellor, Job ID #8166
About The Position
The JVS Specialized Employment Services (SES), funded by MLITSD and managed by WCG, provides employment services to a variety of clients, including persons with disabilities of all ages, financial backgrounds and skills to help them gain and retain employment within their field or a related field. To achieve its goal, the program provides a range of services including one-on-one employment counselling, employment workshops, job development/placement services and job retention supports. In addition, SES at this location collaborates with other programs to ensure efficient and smooth operations through streamlining client referrals to appropriate services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling or Social Services with placement experience, or a related degree with 3-5 years of counselling experience. International degrees must be evaluated for Canadian equivalency
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of disabilities (ODSP client population), including learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, and mental health challenges in vocational and employment settings
- Strong counselling skills
- Experience facilitating groups for a range learning styles
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strong collaboration skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Computer literate; the ability to learn systems used by the agency (ie. SalesForce)
- A clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required for this position
Nice To Haves
- Strong knowledge of adult learning approaches
- Certification from VRA Canada or ICCI
Responsibilities
- Provide individual employment counselling and program referrals, including the ability to complete common assessments
- Assess client needs and develop service plans that support each client’s employment and retention goals
- Demonstrate outcome-focused case management ability; applying knowledge of current local labour market trends and community services for people with disabilities
- Maintain complete client case files in compliance with the new Employment Ontario model requirements; monitor clients’ progress with ongoing follow-up; utilize funder’s and SSM’s CRM
- Interview and assess clients for a variety of employment backgrounds, including ensuring clients have an appropriate resume, interview adeptness, job search skills, etc.
- Collaborate with community partners and organizations to handle a high volume of referrals
- Apply knowledge of employment-related issues, adult learning approaches and accommodation analysis strategies to clients seeking employment
- Develop strategies and program alternatives that fit with the client’s disability, have knowledge of transferable skills analysis
- Assist clients in securing and maintaining employment and ensure successful job retention at 3, 6 and 12 months
Benefits
- Three weeks of paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Personal wellness days
- Family-related leave
- Health and dental benefits plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
- Corporate discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
