Employment Counsellor - Toronto, Canada - March of Dimes Canada

March of Dimes Canada

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment Counsellor - 1 Year Contract - Full-Time - Position is formerly referred to (within MODC) as VRS, Assessment and Planning

You'll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada
At March of Dimes Canada,
our collective work matters.

As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we're dedicated to being Canada's leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.

You'll be joining a team made up of more than 2,000 professionals that's
dedicated to solving big challenges and creating real change for people with disabilities in communities across our country.

They're at the center of all we do, and we make a real difference in their lives every day. It matters to us because
the need is urgent — and it's growing.

More than eight million people with disabilities in Canada experience challenges like poverty, discrimination, indignity, and isolation. These are the barriers that you'll help tear down. Together, with your vital contributions, we'll keep moving the dial on the challenges people with disabilities face.

Our work is deep and wide — and you'll always find it deeply rewarding — which is why we pull together to make change happen.

Our collective efforts are rooted in our
Purpose,
Vision, and
Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward:

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Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.
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Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities.
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Mission:To be Canada's leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you'll feel great knowing that you're:

Contributing to our important mission
:creating real change for people with disabilities:
Joining a
leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility
Enjoying
industryleading employment incentives and benefits:
Supported in your
professional growth, development, and success:
Included in our
empathetic and supportive work culture

Learn more about why we're a great employer at
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This Opportunity:

We are looking to hire (1) one full-time Employment Counsellor for a 1 year contract in Toronto, ON. Please note that this position is formerly referred to (within MODC) as VRS, Assessment and Planning.

Salary:
$56,918 per annum.

Roles and responsibilities:

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 ie. CaMS
Case manage services to ensure timely and costeffective service delivery
Complete required service reports
Achieve quality service standards for client satisfaction, timely delivery of service and employment outcomes

Qualifications and experience:

Minimum of three years' experience working in Vocational Rehabilitation with people with disabilities
Experience teaching and facilitating employment programs
Sensitivity to issues/barriers that people with disabilities experience
Familiarity with current methods of vocational rehabilitation, career counseling including assessment, service planning, job search skills, job analysis 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

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Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

How to apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your cover letter and resume by May 30, 2024. Please note that we do not require a cover letter for frontline roles.

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