Employment Counsellor

2 weeks ago


Kitchener, Ontario, Canada March of Dimes Canada Full time

Location/Lieu: 236 Victoria St. N Unit 1B Kitchener ON N2H 5C8

Position/Poste:
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist / Employment Counsellor (Full-time) - Kitchener/ Waterloo

Duties/Fonctions:

  • Accept referral and review the client plan/documentation as provided by the referral source
  • Create and maintain case files and service plans that are current and reflective of clients' evolving needs
  • Provide services to adults who have disabilities and are challenged by employment barriers
  • Assist individuals with disabilities to identify realistic employment options through vocational testing, assessment, and exploration
  • Instruct employment readiness programs in accordance with MODC and funder guidelines and standards
  • Deliver program accommodating individual learning styles and abilities
  • Conduct transferable skills analysis and labour market research
  • Create resumes and cover letters tailored to client's needs and employment objectives
  • Provide job placement services including job development, coordination of on the job supports, job site analysis and job accommodation
  • Provide employment and motivational counselling
  • Case manages services to ensure timely and costeffective service delivery
  • Complete required service reports
  • Achieve quality service standards for client satisfaction, timely delivery of service and employment outcomes

Qualifications/Compétences requises:

  • Bachelor's degree and Return to Work Disability Manager designation (or ability to obtain RTWDM)
  • Teaching and/or group facilitation experience an asset
  • Minimum of three years' experience working in Vocational Rehabilitation with people with disabilities
  • Sensitivity to issues/barriers that people with disabilities experience
  • Familiarity with current methods of vocational rehabilitation, career counselling including assessment, service planning, job search skills, job analysis and job placement
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills
  • Welldeveloped time management, organization and teamwork skills
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to document, maintain records and write reports
  • Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

Name:
Kyle Hunter

Position:
Team Leader

Address: 920 Commissioners Road East London, ON N5Z 3J1

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Work Location:
One location
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