Employment Counsellor

1 day ago

Mississauga, Canada March of Dimes Canada Full time

**Location/**Lieu: Mississauga

**Position/**Poste: Employment Counsellor - Full Time

Recruiting for an Employment Counsellor formally referred to as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

**Duties/**Fonctions:

- 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 and 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 i.e., CaMS
- Case manage services to ensure timely and cost-effective service delivery
- Achieve quality service standards for client satisfaction, timely delivery of service and employment outcomes

**Qualifications/**Compétences requises:

- Bachelor’s degree or Community College Diploma in Social Services
- Registered Rehabilitation Professional certification (RRP) or Registered Vocational Professional (RVP) or Return to Work Disability Manager (RTWDM) equivalent would be considered an asset
- Experience teaching and facilitating employment programs
- Sensitivity to issues/barriers that people with disabilities experience
- Familiar with current methods of employment counseling including intake and assessment, service planning, career decision making, job search, labour market research 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.

**Applications accepted until/**Candidatures acceptées jusqu’au _(mm/dd/yy)_ Ongoing

**Name**: Kim Herrlitz

**Position**: Team Leader

**Address**:100-2227 South Millway Mississauga

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: One location

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