Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 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
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- 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
- Database software

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
- Large caseload
- Attention to detail

Personal suitability

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Productive 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 benefits

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Variable or compressed work week

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