Full-Time

Employment Outreach Counsellor

Posted on May 25

Goodwill The Amity Group

Burlington, ON

Languages English

Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience

Experience Experience an asset

Specific Skills

Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals; Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews; Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information; Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Windows; MS Word; MS Outlook

Additional Skills

Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients; Perform administrative tasks

Work Setting Community-based agency

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Fast-paced environment; Attention to detail

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized

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