vocational counsellor (except education)

Government of Canada; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in the Niagara Region is seeking a professional to support individuals with disabilities. This position involves assessing client needs, providing career counselling, and collaborating with various community agencies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. The role requires travel and proficiency in MS Office tools. Benefits include a health care plan, dental coverage, and professional development opportunities. Successful applicants will demonstrate excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Mileage paid

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Variable or compressed work week

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience.
• Bondable with enhanced reliability security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assess need for assistance regarding rehabilitation and financial aid.
• Evaluate effectiveness of counselling and client outcomes.
• Interview clients to gather employment history and career goals.
• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients.
• Develop counselling and intervention programs for clients.
• Provide labor market information regarding job openings.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Values and ethics

Attention to detail

Initiative

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Languages

English or French

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• 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 Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

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