job counsellor

Starting Salary: $59,900 - $60,494 . Commensurate with experience Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Tycos Drive, Toronto Employment Type: Full-time – temporary three-month 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 Specialized Employment Services (SES) , funded by MLITSD and managed by WCG, provides employment services to a variety of clients, including persons with disabilities 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, SES at this location 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 support each client’s employment and retention goals • Demonstrate outcome-focused case management ability; applying knowledge of current local labour market trends and community services for people with disabilities • Maintain complete client case files in compliance with the new Employment Ontario model requirements; monitor clients’ progress with ongoing follow-up; utilize funder’s and SSM’s CRM • Interview and assess clients for a variety of employment backgrounds, including ensuring clients have an appropriate resume, interview adeptness, job search skills, etc. • Collaborate with community partners and organizations to handle a high volume of referrals • Apply knowledge of employment-related issues, adult learning approaches and accommodation analysis strategies to clients seeking employment • Develop strategies and program alternatives that fit with the client’s disability, have knowledge of transferable skills analysis • Assist clients in securing and maintaining employment and ensure successful job retention at 3, 6 and 12 months Minimum Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree or Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling or Social Services with place Location Toronto , ON Work location On site Salary $ 59,900 YEAR annually Terms of employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source Talent.com #631551253038901084 Various locations Toronto, ON