Employment Counsellor

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada JVS Toronto Full time

**Employment Counsellor, Job ID #8113**:

- Employment Source_
- Full-time / 1-year contract with possibility of renewal / Starting ASAP / Scarborough_

**Who is JVS**
JVS Toronto believes that every individual has opportunities for employment. Since 1947, JVS Toronto has been giving the power of employment and improved learning serving 10,000 new individuals annually through career, employment, and assessment services in Toronto and York Region. We also help businesses recruit the workforce they need to be successful.

Our employees benefit from a group benefit plan, a friendly work environment, monthly wellness initiatives, access to an employee assistance program (EAP), opportunities for continuous learning and a variety of corporate discounts. JVS Toronto also offers permanent employees a generous vacation package, a pension plan in addition to paid sick time, family care and wellness days.

**Program Overview**

**We’re looking for someone who will**:

- Provide individual employment counselling and facilitate employment workshops in the office and online
- Assess client needs and develop service plans that demonstrate the coordination of appropriate interventions that support employment goals
- Interview and assess clients for the appropriateness for the JVS Toronto programs including Employment Service
- Promote Employment Ontario Services, including identifying and supporting opportunities for itinerant services with community partnerships
- Maintain complete client case files in compliance with the Employment Ontario model requirements; monitor clients’ progress with ongoing follow-up
- Coordinate provision of services with the Job Development team, including advocating for client’s successful placement and job retention
- Provide clients with information and referral services both internally and externally, and assign financial employment supports
- Inform participants regarding the Internet, social media and other tools for further career training and job search success
- Flexible hours / evenings / weekends may be required for this position._

**Minimum Qualifications & Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree or Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling or Social Services with placement experience, or a related degree with 3-5 years of counselling experience. International degrees must be evaluated for Canadian equivalency.
- 1-2 years of employment counselling experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to write reports
- Strong interpersonal skills; sensitivity to diversity and the ability to deal effectively with many personality types
- Effective organization and time management skills; ability to meet targets and deadlines
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Computer literate; the ability to learn systems used by the agency (ie. SalesForce)
- A clear Police Vulnerable Sector check is required for this position
- Employment Ontario knowledge and exposure
- Certification from a Career and Work Counsellor Program
- Certification from VRA Canada or ICCI
- Knowledge of a second language
- Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume & covering letter here._
- We thank all applicants for their interest in our agency, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

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