Employment Counsellor

7 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada JVS Toronto Full time

Employment Counsellor, Job ID #8065:

  • Employment Source_
  • Fulltime / 1year contract with possibility of renewal / Starting ASAP / Markham_

Who is JVS
JVS Toronto is a registered charity in the social services sector providing career and employment services.

Our employees make a difference affecting local communities by connecting jobseekers to employment and helping employers build their workforce in Toronto and York Region.

The JVS Employment Source Markham office, funded by MAESD, provides a range of employment services (information and referral, one-on-one employment counselling, employment workshops, job development/placement services) to unemployed individuals of all ages, financial backgrounds and skills to help them gain employment within their field or a related field.

Our employees benefit from competitive salaries, a friendly work environment and opportunities for continuous learning.

JVS Toronto also offers a generous vacation package, group benefits and pension plans in addition to paid sick time, family care and wellness days, monthly wellness initiatives, access to an employee assistance program (EAP) and a variety of corporate discounts.


Program Overview

The JVS Employment Source Toronto Centre office, funded by MLTSD, provides a range of employment services (information and referral, one-on-one employment counselling, employment workshops, job development/placement services) to unemployed individuals of all ages, financial backgrounds and skills to help them gain employment within their field or a related field.


We're looking for someone who will:

  • Provide individual employment counselling and program referrals in the office and online
  • Assess client needs and develop service plans that demonstrate the coordination of appropriate interventions that support employment goals
  • Interview and assess clients for the appropriateness of programs and training opportunities under Employment Ontario programing
  • Maintain complete client case files in compliance with the Employment Ontario model requirements; monitor clients' progress with ongoing followup
  • Coordinate provision of services with the Job Development team, including advocating for client's successful placement and job retention
  • Promote Employment Ontario Services, including identifying and supporting opportunities for itinerant services with community partnerships
  • Inform participants regarding the Internet, social media and other tools for further career training and job search success
  • Flexible hours / evenings / weekends may be required for this position.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree or Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling or Social Services with placement experience, or a related degree with 35 years of counselling experience. International degrees must be evaluated for Canadian equivalency.
  • 12 years of employment counselling experience
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problemsolving skills
  • Effective organization and time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to work with a wide range of personality types; sensitivity to diversity
  • Computer literate; the ability to learn systems used by the agency (i.e. MS Teams, Outlook & Salesforce)
  • Employment Ontario knowledge and exposure
  • Certification from a Career & Work Counsellor program
  • Certification from VRA Canada or ICCI
  • Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume & covering letter here._
  • We thank all applicants for their interest in our agency, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
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