Employment Counsellor

Employment Counsellor, Base 4 Success (FT Permanent Role)

The Employment Counsellor’s role is to support participants of 360 kids’ Base4Success employment program in order to maintain their employment placement opportunities.

Participants will be counselled throughout their pre-employment workshops and placement opportunities. The Employment Counsellor will promote 360 kids’ Base4Success program to employers and the community, bringing awareness to the benefits of mentoring youth to attain their goals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Accompany participants in interviews and first day on the job .
• Check-in with participants as deemed necessary (daily, twice / week, once / week, etc.)
• Problem-solving challenges in the workplace.
• Introduce coping strategies for the workplace.
• Introduce self-care and self-awareness.
• Provide extended employer support and training around mentorship of a young person facing mental health.
• Advocate with employers for participants to sustain placements.
• Attend meetings with employers and participants (job carving, scheduling, etc.)
• Facilitate mental health excursions where safe self-care and coping strategies will be introduced and modelled.
• Assist youth with further developing employment / employability skills including but not limited to : job search skills and interview techniques, resume preparation, career exploration, budgeting, time management, and soft skills such as communication, problem-solving, self-care / awareness, stress management and leadership.
• Relationship building and assessment of youth to ensure successful job matching.
• Coach and support youth throughout the program, ensuring that their needs are met.
• Act as a positive role model, mentor, and support for youth as they learn new skills.
• Marketing, outreach, and promotion of the program to employers and the community.
• Represents the organization and program as required with various aspects of the community including agency partners, employers, donors, coworkers, volunteers, schools, clients, and family members.
• Participate in the program intake process.

QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS REQUIRED :

• Post-Secondary degree / diploma Child / youth-related field (e.g. Child and Youth, Social Service Worker, Social Worker, Psychology, Sociology) or the equivalent combination of education and experience working with youth.
• Knowledge of the job market and the Employment Standards Act.
• Counselling experience in terms of life skills and behavior management; assessment, intake, and case management skills.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; motivated, has a strong work ethic, empathetic, and must be able to work with a team.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to be adaptable with a flexible approach taking into consideration the unique qualities of each client.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills that promote positive team building, negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Current First Aid / CPR certification, current vulnerable sector screening (criminal background check), car and valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• A car and a valid driver’s license are required.
13 days ago