Employment/Career Counsellor

at  Lifemark Health Group

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or related field including Kinesiology, Community Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Social Work, Education,
• Career and employment counselling, job development/placement and marketing, case management, government programming and facilitation experience an asset
• Candidates should have a strong understanding of the Alberta labour market with an emphasis on their respective locations
• 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
• Ability to lesson plan for multiple levels of learning across various ages and abilities
• Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills
• An excellent understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity
• Security background check required
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• Recruiting, screening and assessing participants for eligibility
• Conducting vocational profiles to determine employment history, education and experience
• Assessing transferable skills and skills gaps
• Identifying participant barriers to employment and providing strategies to overcome or remove barriers
• Facilitating essential skills, employment preparation, and occupational skills workshops
• Completing resumes
• Conducting labor market research
• Identifying suitable job options and collaboratively developing return to work plans
• Coordinating Core and Specialized Stream Training program schedules
• Linking participants to appropriate training providers and community resources
• Marketing participants to prospective employers
• Providing job placement support, career and employment counselling
• Monitoring and maintaining participant files and participant Passports