Employment counsellor
Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation Services Courtenay, British Columbia
Contract / Freelance
Part time
As soon as possible
Description
- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 20 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
- 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 maintaining a job or moving within an organization
Target audience- Persons with mental health disabilities
Security and safety- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Values and ethics
- Accurate
- Initiative
- Organized
Health benefits- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits- Group insurance benefits
- Mileage paid
Salary: $28.00 to $30.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
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