Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 75 hours bi-weekly
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Work setting
---------------- Community-based agency
Social service or charity agency
Associations and non profit organizations
Tasks
--------- Assess need for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training
Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
Refer clients to the appropriate external services
Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing resumes and preparing for job interviews
Perform administrative tasks
Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues
Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients
Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
Provide established workers with information and strategies for dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions
Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
Conduct vocational testing and psychometric assessment
Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
---------------------------------------------------- First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Computer and technology knowledge
------------------------------------- ARMS
MS Excel
MS Outlook
MS PowerPoint
MS Windows
MS Word
Database software
Area of work experience
--------------------------- Community service organization
------------------------------------- Own vehicle
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
--------------------------------------------- Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Large caseload
Attention to detail
Large workload
Personal suitability
------------------------ Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Interpersonal awareness
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Excellent oral communication
Values and ethics
Accurate
Initiative
Organized
Health benefits
------------------- Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
---------------------- Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Mileage paid
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)