Employment counsellor
Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation Services Nanaimo, British Columbia
Contract / Freelance
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
Work setting- Private employment service agency
Tasks- Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
- 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
- Assess need for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training and refer clients to the appropriate services
- Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement toward defined objectives
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
- Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
Computer and technology knowledge- MS Outlook
- MS Word
Security and safety- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Values and ethics
- Organized
Health benefits- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits- Mileage paid
Other benefits- Free parking available
Salary: $28.00 to $30.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
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