Vocational Counsellor – Casual

Job summary

The Vocational Counsellor supports adults with developmental disabilities by developing and implementing training plans to meet vocational and daily living goals. They deliver one-on-one and group activities to foster job readiness and provide on-the-job training.

Job details

Job Description The Vocational Counsellor supports adults with developmental disabilities to explore their vocational interests. Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates training plans in a variety of work settings designed to meet vocational, social and daily living goals of persons served. Delivers one on one and group activities that develop job readiness, vocational skills, and on the job training and support. Evening and/or weekend work is often required. Activities may require a moderate (higher than other program positions) level of physical fitness. What you will bring: Demonstrated ability to teach skills, provide individual client support, and leadership. Knowledge of theory, values and practices in community living. Effective interpersonal communication skills. Competent computer skills preferably experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Demonstrated ability to work alone and unsupervised, as well as part of a team. Demonstrated exceptional time and general management skills. Knowledge of principles and practices in the employment sector and supporting legislation (such as Employment Standards) Requirements of the job: Diploma in Human/Social Services Field or equivalent experience WCB approved First Aid and CPR certification Driver’s license and own vehicle Three month’s experience delivering similar services Hiring Incentive Join our team and receive a $500 hiring incentive when you successfully complete your three-month probationary period, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Additional information: This shift operates on a flex shift on a casual basis and will be subject to change based on client needs. These hours may vary subject to client employment needs and may include evenings and weekends. This position is open to all qualified applicants and requires Union membership As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous people, racialized persons, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and all those with diverse lived experiences. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible with accommodations available upon request. If you need support during the application or Interview process, please reach out we will make every effort that your needs are met.

What you’ll do

The Vocational Counsellor supports adults with developmental disabilities by developing and implementing training plans to meet vocational and daily living goals. They deliver one-on-one and group activities to foster job readiness and provide on-the-job training.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma in a human or social services field and possess three months of relevant experience. A valid driver's license, own vehicle, and WCB-approved First Aid and CPR certification are also required.

Benefits

• Hiring incentive

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Vocational counseling
• Client support
• Training plan development
• Job readiness coaching
• Leadership
• Community living practices
• Interpersonal communication
• Microsoft Office
• Time management
• Employment standards knowledge
• First aid
• CPR
• Management
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Interpersonal Communications
• Computer Literacy
• Valid Driver's License
• Legislation
• Social Work
• Microsoft Word
• Physical Fitness
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Disabilities
• Developmental Disabilities
• Client Support

Job areas

• Social Services
• Education
• Vocational Counselor
• First Aid Instructor
• Personal Care Workers in Health Services Not Elsewhere Classified
• Health Education Specialists

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