Employment Counsellor

2 weeks ago

Nanaimo, Canada Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation Services Full time

Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 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
- Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement toward defined objectives
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
- Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- MS Outlook
- MS Word
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

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

- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Values and ethics
- Organized
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Mileage paid
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available

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