Employment Counsellor

The  Employment Counsellor conducts assessments; provides support and counselling; and develops and implements action plans that will best meet the participants’ needs and achieve a successful outcome in the most efficient manner.

Experience:
  

•   Employment case management an assessment
•   Working in an employment counselling environment
•   Working collaboratively with community partners and training providers

  Required Skills:
 

•   Able to work with diverse group of participants and establish rapport quickly
•   Excellent interpersonal skills that can nurture and support long term engagement
•  Ability to multitask effectively and prioritize appropriate strategies
•   Creative problem solver with a proactive approach to decision making
•   Advocate for vulnerable populations, ensuring their needs are met and voices are heard
•   Maintaining relationships with referral organizations for integrated and effective case management 
•   Effective communication, comprehension, and active listening skills
•   Interviewing skills, adjusting communication style dependent on participant personality and learning style
•   Solution focused counselling skills
•   Able to discuss barriers and employment maintenance issues with clients
•   Conflict resolution skills
•   Ability to motivate and empower others through counselling and positive feedback
•   Intermediate user of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook)
•   Ability to coach and facilitate change
•   French language is an asset

Knowledge:

•   Current job search techniques and theories of career counselling
•   Common Assessment Model
•   Knowledge of careers and occupations, various job requirements, job search skills, career planning.
•   Knowledge of community and government resources available to clients
•   Knowledge of local and provincial labour markets
•   Ethical decision-making

Education:

Completed post-secondary education from a recognized Canadian Institute or its equivalent or two years related experience in Human Services Field. Appropriate certifications, certificates, and/or training relevant to the counselling field. International Coach Federation/Career Coach certification an asset.