Employment Counsellor

2 months ago

Courtenay, 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**:

- Fast-paced 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

  • Employment Counsellor

    1 month ago

    Courtenay, Canada Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation Services Full time

    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...

  • Employment Counsellor

    5 hours ago

    Courtenay, 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 counsellor

    4 weeks ago

    Courtenay, Canada Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation Services Full time

    Education: Expérience: EducationBachelor's degree or equivalent experienceWork settingPrivate employment service agencyTasksInterview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goalsIdentify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing...

  • Counsellor - Comox Valley Campus

    2 days ago

    Courtenay, Canada North Island College Full time

    Posting Number **Posting Number** - F0901- Position Information**Division** - Student Services & Registrar**Department** - Student Services, Comox Valley**Supervisor Title** - Director, Student Affairs**Location** - Comox Valley(CV)**Posting Type** - Internal/External Posting**Position Status** - Sessional**If Others, please specify** **New Position or...

  • Vocational Counsellor

    1 week ago

    Courtenay, Canada Pacific Coast Community Resources Full time

    VOCATIONAL COUNSELLORAbout the RoleAs a Vocational Counsellor, you will provide the full continuum of support to participants with disabilities seeking competitive paid employment in an integrated community setting. Working alongside in liaison with community or other referring staff, you ensure the integration of vocational skills into the workforce. You...

  • Vocational Counsellor

    1 day ago

    Courtenay, Canada Pacific Coast Community Resources Full time

    VOCATIONAL COUNSELLORAbout the RoleAs a Vocational Counsellor, you will provide the full continuum of support to participants with disabilities seeking competitive paid employment in an integrated community setting. Working alongside in liaison with community or other referring staff, you ensure the integration of vocational skills into the workforce. You...

  • S2223-250 Temporary Indigenous Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Courtenay, Canada Toronto Catholic District School Board Full time

    School District 71 is an inclusive learning community that embraces diversity, fosters relationships and empowers all learners to have a positive impact on the world. Our mission is to work with our educational partners to inspire engaged, compassionate, resilient lifelong learners and cultivate a collaborative community together._ - Indigenous Support...