Vocational counsellor (except education)

Insight Advantage Inc in Hamilton, ON is inviting applications for the position of Vocational counsellor (except education). Ideally suited for a motivated individual ready to join the team immediately. We are offering a Term or contractFull time opportunity. Work schedule: Day.

Job Description

• The candidate must evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and patient outcomes.
• The candidate must interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background, and career goals.
• The candidate must interview clients, prepare case histories and assess presenting problems.
• The candidate must refer clients to appropriate external services.
• The candidate must identify barriers to employment and assist clients with job readiness skills, job search strategies, résumé writing, and interview preparation.
• The candidate must develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in setting and achieving goals.
• The candidate must administer and interpret aptitude and interest assessment tests.
• The candidate must collect labour market information regarding job openings, entry requirements, skill requirements, and occupational information.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing established workers with information and strategies to address job dissatisfaction, navigate mid-career changes, and adjust to workplace transitions.
• The candidate must provide established workers with strategies for job retention and advancement within an organization.
• The candidate must prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports.
• The candidate must liaise with community agencies or partners to coordinate services and provide referrals.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English or French.
• The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.
• Or equivalent experience.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in a business and industry, the setting, social aspects, and physical conditions in which an individual performs their job.
• The candidate's relocation costs should not be covered by the employer; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.
• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
• The candidate must work in a social service or charity agency, delivering programs and support that address community needs and promote social welfare.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must be bondable.
• The candidate must have enhanced reliability security clearance.
• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own vehicle.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive mileage reimbursement.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
• The candidate will have access to team-building opportunities.
• The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.
• The candidate will receive a variable or compressed work week.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

[email protected]

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?