Counsellor, Human Services​/ Social Work, Social Work

Starting Salary: $56,366 - $57,495.

Hours:

35 hours per week.

Location:

Jane & Finch.

Employment Type:

Full-time one‑year contract (with possibility of full‑time regular employment).

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

• Provide individual employment counselling and program 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 JVS Toronto programs including Employment Service.
• Demonstrate outcome‑focused case management ability by applying knowledge of current local labour market trends, 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 with a variety of employment backgrounds, ensuring clients have an appropriate resume, interview readiness, and job‑search skills.
• Assist clients in securing and maintaining employment, including advocating for successful placement and job retention.
• Coordinate provision of services with the Job Development team.
• Provide clients with information and referral services internally and externally.
• 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 about the Internet, social media, and other tools for further career training and job search success.

• 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; ability to learn systems used by the agency or funder.
• Clear Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check is required for this position.

• Employment Ontario knowledge and exposure.
• Familiarity with common assessment.
• Certification from a Career and Work Counsellor program.
• Certification from VRA Canada or ICCI.

JVS Toronto is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.