About this role
Starting Salary: $56,366 - $57,495. Commensurate with experience Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Markham Employment Type: Full-time – one-year maternity leave coverage contract  Start Date: As soon as possible Vacancy Type: Existing position About JVS Toronto At JVS Toronto, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build a meaningful career. Since 1947, we’ve empowered thousands of individuals each year through employment, career development, and assessment services across Toronto and York Region. We also partner with businesses to help them find the talent they need to succeed. As a registered charity, we’re proud to offer many of our services at no cost, thanks to generous funding. Learn more about our impact: www.jvstoronto.org . Why Join Us? Generous Time Off – Start with three weeks of paid vacation, plus paid sick time, personal wellness days, and family-related leave, to support a healthy work–life balance. Benefits & Pension Plan – Access a health and dental benefits plan, an Employee Assistance Program, and a defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions.  Inclusive & Supportive Culture – Join a collaborative and inclusive organization committed to diversity, equity and belonging. Additional Perks – Access corporate discounts and other programs that support your overall well-being. Eligibility for benefits, pension and time-off programs varies by employment status. About the Program The JVS Integrated Employment Services (IES) , funded by MLITSD and managed by WCG, provides employment services to unemployed individuals of all ages, financial backgrounds and skills to help them gain and retain employment within their field or a related field. To achieve its goal, the program provides a range of services including one-on-one employment counselling, employment workshops, job development/placement services and job retention supports. In addition, IES collaborates with other programs to ensure efficient and smooth operations through streamlining client referrals to appropriate services. As an Employment Counsellor you will:  •    Provide individual employment counselling and program referrals, including the ability to complete common assessments  •    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 •    Maintain complete client case files in compliance with the IES 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 readiness, job search skills, etc.  •    Assist clients in securing and maintaining employment, including advocating for client’s successful placement and job retention •    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 •    Promote IES, including identifying and supporting opportunities for itinerant services with community partnerships  •    Inform participants regarding the Internet, social media and other tools for further career trai