Employment Counsellor - Nanaimo, Canada - Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation Services
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Nanaimo, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Description

Work Term:
Temporary


  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 35 hours per week
  • Education: Bachelor's degree
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- 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
  • Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement toward defined objectives
  • Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
  • Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Computer and technology knowledge:


  • MS Outlook
  • MS Word

Security and safety:


  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information:


  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities:


  • Fastpaced environment
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability:


  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Values and ethics
  • Organized

Health benefits:


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

Financial benefits:


  • Mileage paid

Other benefits:


  • Free parking available
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