Employment Counsellor/Facilitator - Job ID 8136 - Jobs in Toronto, Ontario

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Employment Counsellor/Facilitator, Job ID #8136ISTEM / Full-time contract until March 31, 2026 with possibility of renewal / Starting April 1, 2025 / Toronto North and Albion mall locations Who is JVSJVS Toronto believes that every individual has opportunities for employment. Since 1947, JVS Toronto has been giving the power of employment and improved learning serving 10,000 new individuals annually through career, employment, and assessment services in Toronto and York Region. We also help businesses recruit the workforce they need to be successful. JVS Toronto is a registered charity and receives generous funding to provide most of our services without charge. Learn about the work we do: www.jvstoronto.org.Our employees benefit from a group benefit plan, a friendly work environment, monthly wellness initiatives, access to an employee assistance program (EAP), opportunities for continuous learning and a variety of corporate discounts. JVS Toronto also offers permanent employees a generous vacation package, a pension plan in addition to paid sick time, family care and wellness days.Program OverviewAs an outstanding provider of services for achieving success at school and at work, JVS Toronto helps thousands of people from all walks of life to achieve their educational, economic and personal potential.Within newcomer services, the ISTEM program is designed to facilitate newcomer integration into the Canadian workplace and society at the initial stages of their job search in Canada. It includes information, orientation and counselling as well as sector-specific language/workplace communication training for internationally educated professionals. We’re looking for someone who will: •Assess client needs and develop action plans with appropriate interventions to help clients achieve employment goals •Provide case management and job search support to clients, including information and referral services•Provide effective professional services to support client needs in producing high quality resumes, cover letter and LinkedIn profiles in a timely manner•Facilitate job search related workshops based on the existing curriculum and deliver information sessions and labour market orientation, both online and in-person •Deliver itinerant services at community partner locations and adjust workshop curriculum as needed•Support outreach activities •Develop and maintain effective relationships with local community partners •Collect all client and program information (including follow up records) required for funder and internal reports•Keep meticulous records and conduct timely data entry•Liaise with other JVS programs and services partners in the community to ensure wrap-around supports for clients Minimum Qualificationsamp; Experience:•Bachelor’s degree or Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling or Social Services with placement experience, or a related degree with 3-5 years of counselling experience. International degrees must be evaluated for Canadian equivalency.•Demonstrated problem-solving skills•Strong verbal and written communication skills•Sensitivity to diversity; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively deal with many personality types•Computer literate; the ability to learn systems used by the agency (ie. SalesForce)•Travel is required for this position •A clear Police Vulnerable Sector check is required for this positionOur ideal candidate will also have:•Employment Ontario knowledge and exposureFlexible hours / Occasional travel / evenings / weekends may be required for this position.Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumeamp; covering letter here.JVS Toronto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodation in order to submit your application, please contact HR. JVS Toronto embraces diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.We thank all applicants for their interest in our agency, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Powered by JazzHR