Job Counsellor

Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused training organization in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking a full-time client counsellor. The role involves interviewing clients to assess their employment histories, developing intervention programs to assist them, and providing training and information to both clients and employers. Key qualifications include strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach. This position requires working on-site with no remote options available. The salary ranges from $26.00 to $29.00 hourly, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment services is an asset.
• Must be a permanent or temporary resident of Canada with valid work authorization.
• Ability to conduct interviews and prepare case histories.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to obtain employment history and career goals.
• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients.
• Develop counselling and intervention programs.
• Provide information/training to clients and employers.
• Conduct site visits to gather relevant information.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Values and ethics

Initiative

Organized

Ability to multitask

Outgoing

Accountability

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Windows

MS Word

Database software

Internet

Electronic mail

Database management

Job description

Job details

• Location Windsor , ON N8X 4Y8
• Salary 26.00 to 29.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 70 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
• Day, , 09:00 to 14:30
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3508237

Experience

Experience an asset

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• 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
• Provide established workers with information and strategies for dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
• Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Manage training and development strategies
• Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
• Conduct site visits to gather relevant information

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Database software
• Internet
• Electronic mail
• Database management

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Large caseload

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Initiative
• Organized
• Ability to multitask
• Outgoing
• Accountability

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc.

• Employment services
• 1job posting advertised
• Medium-sized business(between 5 and 100 employees)