employment counsellor - Courtenay, Canada - Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation Services

    Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation Services
    Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation Services Courtenay, Canada

    1 week ago

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    Description
    • Durée de l'emploi: Temporaire
    • Langue de travail: Anglais
    • Heures de travail: 20 hours per week
    • Education:
    • Expérience:
    • Education

    • Bachelor's degree
    • 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
    • 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 maintaining a job or moving within an organization
    • Target audience

    • Persons with mental health disabilities
    • Security and safety

    • Criminal record check
    • Vulnerable sector check
    • Transportation/travel information

    • Own vehicle
    • Valid driver's licence
    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

    • Fast-paced environment
    • 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
    • Experience

    • 2 years to less than 3 years
    • Health benefits

    • Dental plan
    • Disability benefits
    • Health care plan
    • Paramedical services coverage
    • Vision care benefits
    • Financial benefits

    • Group insurance benefits
    • Mileage paid