Employment Counsellor

Job summary

Identify employment barriers for clients with intellectual disabilities and assist them with job readiness, résumé writing, and interview preparation. Provide consulting services to community agencies and businesses to support career planning resources.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Community-based agency Employment agency services Persons with an intellectual disability Responsibilities Tasks Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews Perform administrative tasks Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge MS Excel MS Outlook MS PowerPoint MS Windows MS Word Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Transportation/travel information Own vehicle Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent written communication Interpersonal awareness Team player Values and ethics Initiative Organized Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits As per collective agreement Life insurance Mileage paid Pension plan Other Benefits Learning/training paid by employer

What you’ll do

Identify employment barriers for clients with intellectual disabilities and assist them with job readiness, résumé writing, and interview preparation. Provide consulting services to community agencies and businesses to support career planning resources.

Requirements

Requires a non-university certificate or diploma and 1 to 2 years of experience. Candidates must have a valid driver's licence, own vehicle, and pass a criminal record check.

Benefits

• Health Benefits • Dental Plan • Disability Benefits • Health Care Plan • Vision Care Benefits • Financial Benefits • Life Insurance • Mileage Paid • Pension Plan • Paid Learning/Training

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Job Readiness Skills
• Job Search Strategies
• Résumé Writing
• Interview Preparation
• Administrative Tasks
• Client Assessment
• Consulting
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Interpersonal Skills
• Written Communication
• Client Focus
• Organization

Job areas

• Social Services
• Human Resources
• Consulting
• Administrative
• Education