Employment Counsellor - Mississauga, Canada - March of Dimes Canada

March of Dimes Canada

Verified Company

Mississauga, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

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 costeffective 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
Welldeveloped 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:
South Millway Mississauga

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Work Location:
One location