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counsellor, employmentThunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre • Thunder Bay, ON, CA
counsellor, employment

counsellor, employment

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre • Thunder Bay, ON, CA
5 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 35 hours per week
  • Education: College/CEGEP
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • Vocational high school and secondary business/vocational-industrial/occupational diploma programs
  • or equivalent experience

    • Work setting

  • Community-based agency
  • Social service or charity agency

    • Tasks

  • Assess need for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training
  • 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
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues
  • Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
  • Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
  • Participate in fundraising activities
  • 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
  • Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
  • Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
  • Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources
  • Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
  • Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
  • Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
  • Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
  • Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods
  • Conduct research
  • Perform basic bookkeeping tasks
  • Manage contracts

    • Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people
  • 3-4 people
  • 5-10 people
  • 11-15 people
  • 16-20 people

    • Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Windows
  • MS Word
  • Database software

    • Social work specialization

  • Education and training

    • Security and safety

  • 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
  • Large caseload
  • Attention to detail
  • Large workload

    • 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

    • Screening questions

  • Do you have experience working in this field?

    • Employment terms options

  • Flexible hours
  • Day

    • Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

    • Financial benefits

  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

    • Other benefits

  • Other benefits

    • Support for Indigenous people

  • Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
  • Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
  • Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
  • Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
  • Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
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