vocational counsellor (except education)
- Leamington, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
1 year to less than 2 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
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
1 year to less than 2 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
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- 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
- Database software
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
- Large caseload
- 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
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Variable or compressed work week
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assess clients’ employment needs, backgrounds, goals, and barriers, then develop counselling plans and connect them with appropriate services. Provide career and job-search guidance, interpret assessment tests, gather labour market information, and prepare progress and assessment reports.
Requirements
Requires a college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program, or equivalent experience, and one to less than two years of experience. The role requires English, a valid driver’s licence, access to a personal vehicle, and the ability to travel frequently; security checks are also required.
Skills
- Vocational Counselling
- Client Assessment
- Career Counselling
- Employment History Interviewing
- Case History Preparation
- Employment Barrier Identification
- Job Readiness Coaching
- Job Search Strategies
- Résumé Writing
- Interview Preparation
- Counselling Program Development
- Aptitude and Interest Testing
- Labour Market Research
- Client Referrals
- Report Writing
- Community Partnerships
Benefits
- Mileage Paid
- Free Parking
- Employer-Paid Learning and Training
- Team-Building Opportunities
- Variable or Compressed Work Week
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Social Services
- Career Counselling
- Client Assessment
- Employment History
- Career Goals
- Case Histories
- Employment Barriers
- Job Readiness
- Job Search Strategies
- Résumé Writing
- Interview Preparation
- Counselling Programs
- Intervention Programs
- Aptitude Testing
- Interest Testing
- Labour Market Information
- Workplace Transitions
- Progress Reports
- Community Agencies
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
- Database Software
- Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Valid Driver’s Licence