Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
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
Responsibilities
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
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Persons with a disability
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
- Database software
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Enhanced reliability security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
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
Benefits
Financial benefits
Other Benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Variable or compressed work week
