Career Pathway Counsellor

2 months ago

Newmarket, Canada Social Enterprise for Canada Full time

Role: Career Pathway Counsellor - Accreditation Specialist (Farsi Speaking)

Reports to: Program Manager

Location: Welcome Centre Immigrant Services (York Region)

Hours: 35 hours/ week

Compensation: $28 - $30 hourly

Terms: Full-time

Starting Date: Immediate

**Organization Overview**

Social Enterprise for Canada (SEC) is a progressive charitable organization, dedicated to creating communities that exemplify Canadian values. SEC maintains its head office in Newmarket and provides direct human services for multiple programs, which include Supervised Access, EarlyON Child & Family Centres, Welcome Centre for Immigrant Services Newmarket and numerous Before & After School and licensed Childcare programs, providing excellence in delivery, through customer focus and high satisfaction, high impact and operational efficiency.

**The Opportunity**

**Key Job Responsibilities**
- Facilitate client case management appointments using the Welcome Centre case management database system
- Prepare and facilitate one-to-one accreditation and qualification information sessions to clients, both in-person and virtually
- Develop individualized action plans as a tool to assist clients
- Research professions and record results in a database for communal use
- Design, develop and deliver information sessions, group sessions and workshops to clients, staff and community partners
- Complete appropriate follow-up activities to support clients and Welcome Centre/AQIS system
- Organize and prepare outreach materials for events
- Participate in outreach, open house and other events organized by SEC, AQIS and/or Welcome Centre’s
- Meet both individual and team targets
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of program related materials and databases
- Conduct research according to AQIS research methodology
- Maintain accurate records, forms and reports as required
- Maintain up-to-date on program related knowledge, include: sector qualifications, licensing requirements, alternative careers, credential assessment, training & Bridging programs, programs with work placement/network opportunities, and steps to gaining professional recognition
- Adhere to SEC, Welcome Centre and program policies and practices
- Support Welcome Centre system and programs
- Liaise across the Welcome Centre system, and internal partners as well as external referral agencies to promote collaboration
- Participates in SEC, team, Welcome Centre system and community meetings, as directed
- Participate in training and professional development engagements, as directed
- Other duties as assigned
- Post-secondary education in Social Services, Employment/ Career Counseling or related field
- 2 years experience working with clients in a social service or employment setting
- Language: English and Farsi (preferred)
- Experience with community outreach, networking and project coordination
- Knowledge of barriers impacting immigrants in obtaining recognition of international education and work experiences
- Knowledge of Canadian education system and the National Occupation Code (NOC)
- Excellent verbal communication and group facilitation skills
- Ability to facilitate one-to-one client meetings and group sessions both in-person and through virtual technology
- Proven research and analytical skills
- Refined written skills
- Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and desktop publishing programs
- Multiple language skills are considered an asset.
- High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Ability to respond appropriately in pressure situations
- Good organizational, time management and prioritization skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to effectively perform job duties with minimum supervision

**Other**
- Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screen
- This position may occasionally require flexible hours and evening or weekend hours

Social Enterprise for Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to working with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. Click here to view our full statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

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