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 - Toronto Centre, Job ID #8124
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
• Provide individual employment counselling and facilitate employment workshops in the office and online • Assess client needs and develop service plans that demonstrate the coordination of appropriate interventions that support employment goals • Interview and assess clients for the appropriateness for the JVS Toronto programs including Employment Service • Demonstrate outcome-focused case management ability; applying knowledge of current local labour market trends and community services and resources • Promote Employment Ontario Services, including identifying and supporting opportunities for itinerant services with community partnerships • Maintain complete client case files in compliance with the Employment Ontario model requirements; monitor clients’ progress with ongoing follow-up • Coordinate provision of services with the Job Development team, including advocating for client’s successful placement and job retention • Provide clients with information and referral services both internally and externally, and assign financial employment supports • Assess, discuss and administer Better Jobs Ontario applications involving a review of eligibility, financial feasibly, etc. • Inform participants regarding the Internet, social media and other tools for further career training and job search success
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling or Social Services with placement experience, or a related degree with 3-5 years of counselling experience • Demonstrated problem-solving skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Sensitivity to diversity; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively deal with many personality types • Knowledge of the local community • Experience providing services to people with disabilities and/or mental illness • Computer literate; the ability to learn systems used by the agency (i.e. SalesForce & CaseFlo) • A clear Police Vulnerable Sector check is required for this position
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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