About this role
Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Associations and non profit organizations. Tasks: Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals. 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. Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them. Participate in fundraising activities. 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. 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. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. MS Word. Database software. Area of work experience: Community service organization. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: To be determined. Financial benefits: Mileage paid. Other benefits: Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).