Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

- Business and/or industry

- Relocation costs not covered by employer

- Various locations

- Social service or charity agency

- Vocational rehabilitation

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Assess need for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training

- Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes

- 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

- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them

- 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 dealing with job dissatisfaction,



making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions

- Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization

- Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports

- Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Experience and specialization

Target audience

- Persons with a disability

Computer and technology knowledge

- MS Excel

- MS Outlook

- MS PowerPoint

- MS Windows

- MS Word

Additional information

Security and safety

- Bondable

- Enhanced reliability security clearance

- Criminal record check

- Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

- Own vehicle

- Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Fast-paced environment

- Work under pressure

- Tight deadlines

- 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

Financial benefits

- Mileage paid

Other Perks

- Free parking available

- Learning/training paid by employer

- Team building opportunities

- Variable or compressed work week

📌 vocational counsellor (except education) (London)
🏢 Insight Advantage
📍 London