Employment Counsellor

1 month ago

Newmarket, Canada March of Dimes Canada Full time
Employment Counsellor - (FT) - Newmarket, ON

Employment Counsellor - Position is formally referred to (within MODC) as VRS, Assessment & Planning, Full Time

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. You’ll be joining a team made up of more than 2,000 professionals that’s dedicated to solving big challenges and creating real change for people with disabilities in communities across our country.

This Opportunity:

We are looking to hire one (1) full-time Employment Counsellor, which is formally referred to (within MODC) as VRS, Assessment & Planning - Full Time - in Newmarket, ON.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Accept referral and review the client 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 individuals with disabilities who are challenged by employment barriers.
  • Assist clients to identify realistic employment options through vocational 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.
  • Support job placement services including job development, client and employer needs analysis, job site analysis and job accommodation and coordination of on-the-job supports.
  • Provide employment and motivational counseling.
  • Appropriate use of case management/IT systems (e.g., CaMS).
  • Case manage services to ensure timely and cost-effective service delivery.
  • Complete required service reports.
  • Achieve quality service standards for client satisfaction, timely delivery of service, and employment outcomes.

Qualifications and experience:

  • Minimum of three years’ experience working in Vocational Rehabilitation with people with disabilities.
  • Experience teaching and facilitating employment programs.
  • Sensitivity to issues/barriers that people with disabilities experience.
  • Familiarity with current methods of vocational rehabilitation, career counseling including assessment, service planning, job search skills, job analysis, and job placement.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
  • Well-developed 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 analyze and write reports.
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying, please submit your cover letter and resume by August 23, 2024.

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca.

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