Job Counsellor

Work setting

• Social service or charity agency

Responsibilities

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