Job Counselor

Daily Function Under the supervision of Field Officer, the Employment Counselor / Job Developer will work to develop and monitor Employment Services Plan. The Employment Counselor / Job Developer will conduct assessments of individuals’ employability to determine suitability for services and make appropriate referrals to support successful Employment Services Plan. The Employment Counselor/ Job Developer will assist clients in achieving employment objectives by providing individual employment counseling. Duties & Responsibilities: (include but not limited to) -          To Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background, career objectives, client evaluation of program experience, and to assess their employment needs. -          To identify barriers to employment and assist clients to develop job readiness skills and job search. -          To collect labor market information for clients regarding job opening, entry and skill requirements and any other occupational information: (what companies and industries are in the area, what skills and experience local area employers prefer and require, what is the usual means of entry into those companies/industries, advice clients on how best apply) -          To assess need for additional assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid and or further vocational training and make appropriate referrals. -          To provide counseling assistance in the areas of: Job saving, job search, job placement, job creation, career decision making, or other identified employment needs. -          To assist clients with resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation…etc -          To support and monitor clients as they progress through their Employment Plans -          To support clients in accessing programs such as literacy training, second career, job creation, partnership or self-employment benefit -          To follow up with clients at appropriate intervals to assess progress and record outcomes -          To support  delivery of seminars and workshops to clients -          To provide one on one counseling to assist clients in achievement of their employment objectives -           Liaise with employment, job development services and community agencies , as needed to facilitate client’s progress -          To conduct outreach to clients, employers and the community to promote program services -          To maintain file case notes and appropriate documentation about client’s progress -          To enter accurate client data into designated reporting system and to update as needed -          To submit monthly/quarterly reports as required -          To assist clients in the use of resources and technology for job search activities -          To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as required   Necessary Skills and Attributes -              Compassionate, mature and responsible attitude -              Friendly personality and ability to work under pressure -              Capacity to sense and recognize a situation -              Tendency to act in a controlled and predictable manner -              Must be able to work with a diverse population -              Time-management skills -              Computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and internet