Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
- Mental and social health services and allied professions, other
- Vocational rehabilitation counselling/counsellor

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Assess need for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training
- Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
- Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
- Refer clients to the appropriate external services
- 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
- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
- Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
- 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
- Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
- Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
- Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses,



industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources
- Conduct vocational testing and psychometric assessment
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
- Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
- Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods
- Conduct research

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

- Electronic medical records
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word

Area of work experience

- Community service organization

Additional information

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 workplace
- Tight deadlines
- Large caseload
- Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Mileage paid
- Pension plan

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other perks
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available

📌 vocational counsellor (except education) (Kamloops)
🏢 CMHA Kamloops
📍 Kamloops