job counsellor - Toronto, Canada - The Neighbourhood Group

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    Description
    • Education: College/CEGEP
    • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
    • Work setting

    • Social service or charity agency
    • Tasks

    • Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
    • Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
    • Supervise other counsellors and support staff
    • Supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants
    • 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
    • Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues
    • Assess need for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training and refer clients to the appropriate services
    • Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
    • Work Term: Permanent
    • Work Language: English
    • Hours: 35 hours per week