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vocational counsellor (except education)
- London, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
- Closing date
- Posting language
- English
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Overview
Languages
English or French
Education
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
Tasks
Target audience
Security and safety
Financial benefits
Languages
English or French
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Business and/or industry
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Various locations
- Social service or charity agency
- Vocational rehabilitation
Tasks
- Assess need for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
- 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 résumés and preparing for job interviews
- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
- 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
- Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
- Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
- Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
Target audience
- Persons with a disability
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Enhanced reliability security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- 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
Financial benefits
- Mileage paid
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Variable or compressed work week
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assess client needs for rehabilitation and training while developing intervention programs to help them achieve employment goals. Provide job search strategies, labour market information, and support for workplace transitions to a diverse client base.
Requirements
Requires a college degree or equivalent experience with 2 to 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates must possess a valid driver's licence, own a vehicle, and be able to pass various security clearances.
Skills
- Vocational Counselling
- Case History Preparation
- Job Readiness Skills
- Resume Writing
- Interview Preparation
- Labour Market Analysis
- Client Assessment
- Intervention Programming
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Client Focus
- Judgement
Benefits
- Mileage Paid
- Free Parking
- Paid Learning/Training
- Team Building Opportunities
- Variable Or Compressed Work Week
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Human Resources
- Consulting
Keywords
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Social Services
- Career Goals
- Job Search Strategies
- Labour Market Information
- Case Management
- Disability Support
- Security Clearance
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Bondable
- MS Office
- Employment Barriers
- Career Transition