Career Counsellor, Vocational Services

at  Lifemark Health Group

TITLE: Career Counsellor
DEPARTMENT: Vocational Services
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
Based in Edmonton, AB the Career Counsellor will be responsible for working with clients to assess skills, organize and facilitate training, identify training and/or employment opportunities, and assist clients with their job search activities. A successful candidate will have experience developing career plans, be knowledgeable in working with vulnerable populations, be comfortable facilitating and instructing in a group-learning setting, be familiar with the Alberta labour market, and have the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• University Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or related field including Kinesiology, Community Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Social Work, Education, etc.
• The designation, working towards designation or willingness/eligibility to obtain any of the following: Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CCRC), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), or Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP), alongside membership the Vocational Rehabilitation Association in Canada considered highly advantageous.
• Career and employment counseling and job development/placement required.
• An excellent understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity
• Candidates should have a strong understanding of the Alberta labour market and educational programming opportunities
• Case management experience an asset
• Sensitivity to learning limitations that may be present with participants
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Knowledgeable with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, as well as key job search sites including Glassdoor, Indeed, CareerBuilder for job searching and applications
• Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Security background check required
• May be required to work evenings and/or weekend

• Providing career and employment counseling to Albertans returning to employment or school
• Facilitating essential skills, employment preparation, and occupational skills workshops
• Conducting assessments to determine employment history, education and experience, and transferrable skills and employment barriers
• Completing resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews
• Conducting labour market research
• Ensuring sustainability in job placement; providing direct support to participants and employers to maintain employment
• Assessing and addressing individual needs, barriers, and complexities and developing and managing service plans
• Connecting participants with appropriate community resources, available through the Government of Alberta, Federal Government Services, and local agencies and service providers
• Timely report writing, following current templates, guides, standards, and processes
• Record keeping and maintaining paper and electronic files