Employment Counsellor

3 weeks ago

Welland, Canada John Howard Society of Niagara Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English or French
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Education: College/CEGEP
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
**Asset languages**:

- Spanish; Castilian
**Work setting**:

- Community-based agency
- Employment agency services
**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
- Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues
- Assess need for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training and refer clients to the appropriate services
- Professionalism in customer service
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
**Security and safety**:

- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Large workload
- Large caseload
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Values and ethics
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- As per collective agreement
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities

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