Employment Counsellor

1 week ago


Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation Services Full time

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:

  • Fastpaced 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


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