vocational counsellor (except education)

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Various locations
• Social service or charity agency
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
• Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Refer clients to the appropriate external services
• 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
• 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 dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions
• Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
• Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
• Conduct psychosocial assessments
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Adult Abuse Registry check
• Vulnerable sector check
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Large caseload
• 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