vocational counsellor (except education)

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 benefits

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