JVS Toronto
A non-profit organization in the GTA offering employment, recruitment and psychology services for all job seekers.
Career & Employment Services • Jewish Community Services • Employment Supports for People with Disabilities • Newcomer Services • Employer Services
51 - 200
Employment Counsellor, #8120
August 28
🏢 In-office - Toronto
JVS Toronto
A non-profit organization in the GTA offering employment, recruitment and psychology services for all job seekers.
Career & Employment Services • Jewish Community Services • Employment Supports for People with Disabilities • Newcomer Services • Employer Services
51 - 200
Description
• Serve walk-in clients and provide in-person individual employment counselling and program referrals, including the ability to complete common assessments • Assess client needs and develop service plans that support each client's employment and retention goals • Demonstrate outcome-focused case management ability; applying knowledge of current local labour market trends and community services in Toronto • Maintain complete client case files in compliance with the new Employment Ontario model requirements; monitor clients’ progress with ongoing follow-up • Interview and assess clients for a variety of employment backgrounds, including ensuring clients have an appropriate resume, interview adeptness, job search skills, etc. discuss and administer Better Jobs Ontario applications involving a review of eligibility, financial feasibility, etc. • Collaborate with community partners and cultural specific organizations to provide high volume service in Ukrainian/Russian at partners’ locations • Assist trainees/clients in securing and maintaining employment, including advocating for client’s successful placement and job retention • Flexible hours / evenings / weekends may be required for this position
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree (International degrees must be evaluated for Canadian equivalency) • Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling or Social Services with placement experience, or a related degree with 3-5 years of counselling experience • 1-2 years of employment counselling experience • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian • Strong problem-solving skills • Effective organization and time management skills • Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to work with a wide range of personality types; sensitivity to diversity • Computer literate; the ability to learn systems used by the agency (i.e. MS Teams, Outlook & CaseFlo)
Benefits
• Group benefit plan • Friendly work environment • Monthly wellness initiatives • Employee assistance program (EAP) • Opportunities for continuous learning • Variety of corporate discounts • Generous vacation package • Pension plan • Paid sick time • Family care and wellness days
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