Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Social work, general
• Mental health counselling/counsellor

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years
• On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Work site environment
• Education or training
• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

• Community agency
• Employment agency services
• Data processing and computers
• Office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Perform administrative tasks
• Implement life skills workshops
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Manage knowledge
• Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
• Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming

Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews

• Supervision
• No supervision responsibility
• Credentials
• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• First Aid Certificate
• Experience and specialization
• Target audience
• Aboriginal groups
• Culturally diverse groups
• Females
• Males
• Persons who are blind/visually impaired
• Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities
• Street population
• Computer and technology knowledge
• Electronic mail
• MS Office
• Area of work experience
• Community service organization

Additional information

• Security and safety
• Criminal record check
• Transportation/travel information
• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available
• Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available