Job Description

Capital Region Mental Health & Addictions Association

•466 Queen Street, Unit #2, Fredericton, N.B. E3B 1B6•

•CRMHAA office: (506) 458-1803 / Let's Work: (506) 206-0130•

JOB POSTING: Employment Counsellor

START DATE: February 28th, 2025

EDUCATION: Human Services diploma and/or degree in Humanities or Social Sciences; with work experience and lived experience consideration.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum one year working in career development, and mental health programming required.

POSITION DETAILS: Full-time, 37.5 hours / week @ $26.54 / hour and 2% retirement benefits paid out, with medical & dental benefits after probationary period.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will join a team of Employment Counsellors in our thriving "LET'S WORK" program. The Let's Work program provides employment counselling services to people who identify their mental health concerns as a primary barrier to employment. Our team works with clients one-on-one through "client-first" individualized programming, transitions, accommodation planning, and more to support their employment journey.

The successful candidate will bring the following:

Knowledgeable in mental health awareness, their affect, and avenues to support those living with mental health concerns.

Highly proficient in resume and cover letter writing, along with strong interview and application skills.

Well-versed in "work-readiness" assessments, employment action plan development, labour market research, and current labour market trends.

Experienced in caseload management, setting and maintaining organization, and acute attention to detail.

Prompt, professional, and collaborative communicator.

Resourceful and takes initiative.

Comfortable acting as a liaison with other service providers, potential employers and health care professionals, and community workshop facilitation.

Compassionate, understanding, and supportive by nature.

Assets include: A valid driver's licence, access to a vehicle and bilingualism.

Closing date for applying is February 18th, 2025 and only those selected for interviewing will be contacted. Interested applicants please forward a cover letter and resume to Let's Work Program Manager (Tami Bovaird) at tami.bovaird@crmhaa.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.55-$26.54 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-18
Expected start date: 2025-02-28