Counsellor, Employment

Work setting

• Community service organization

Responsibilities

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
• 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
• 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 maintaining a job or moving within an organization
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Word
• Database software

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program