Counsellor, Mental Health, Social Work

Position: Employment Counsellor, Job ID #8160
Starting Salary:  $56,366 - $57,495. Commensurate with experience

Hours:

35 hours per week

Location:

Jane & Finch

Employment Type:

Full-time – (with possibility of full-time regular employment)

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Vacancy Type:  Existing position

Why Join Us?

Generous Time Off  – Start with three weeks of paid vacation, plus paid sick time, personal wellness days, and family‑related leave, to support a healthy work–life balance.

Benefits & Pension Plan  – Access a health and dental benefits plan, an Employee Assistance Program, and a defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions.

Inclusive & Supportive Culture  – Join a collaborative and inclusive organization committed to diversity, equity and belonging.

Additional Perks  – Access corporate discounts and other programs that support your overall well‑being.

Eligibility for benefits, pension and time‑off programs varies by employment status.

As an Employment Counsellor you will:

Provide individual employment counselling and programme referrals, including the ability to complete common assessments

Assess client needs and develop service plans that demonstrate the coordination of appropriate interventions that support employment goals

Interview and assess clients for the appropriateness for the JVS Toronto programmes including Employment Service

Demonstrate outcome‑focused case‑management ability; applying knowledge of current local labour market trends, and community services and resources

Maintain complete client case files in compliance with the IES model requirements; monitor clients’ progress with ongoing follow‑up

Interview and assess clients for a variety of employment backgrounds, including ensuring clients have an appropriate resume, interview readiness, job search skills, etc.

Assist clients in securing and maintaining employment, including advocating for client’s successful placement and job retention

Coordinate provision of services with the Job Development team, including advocating for client’s successful placement and job retention

Provide clients with information and referral services both internally and externally, and assign financial employment supports

Assess, discuss and administer Better Jobs Ontario applications involving a review of eligibility, financial feasibility, etc.

Promote IES, including identifying and supporting opportunities for itinerant services with community partnerships

Inform participants regarding the Internet, social media and other tools for further career training and job search success

Minimum Qualifications &

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.

1–2 years of recent counselling experience in an Employment Ontario or Integrated Employment Services (IES) environment

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

Experience using CAMS, Salesforce, CaseFLO/ FFAI

Knowledge of the local community

Experience providing services to people with disabilities and/or mental illness

Computer literate; the ability to learn systems used by the agency or funder.

A clear Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check is required for this position

Nice to Have:

Employment Ontario knowledge and exposure

Familiarity with common assessment

Certification from a Career and Work Counsellor programme

Certification from VRA Canada or ICCI

JVS Toronto is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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