job counsellor
Title posted on Talent.com - Employment Counsellor, Job ID #
Posted on August 06, 2026 by Employer details JVS Toronto
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<p>Starting Salary:  $59,900 - $60,494 .</li><li> Commensurate with experience Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Tycos Drive, Toronto Employment Type: Full-time – temporary three-month contract Start Date: As soon as possible Vacancy Type: Existing position About JVS Toronto At JVS Toronto, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to build a meaningful career.</p><p>Since 1947, we’ve empowered thousands of individuals each year through employment, career development, and assessment services across Toronto and York Region.</p><p>We also partner with businesses to help them find the talent they need to succeed.</p><p>As a registered charity, we’re proud to offer many of our services at no cost, thanks to generous funding.</p><p>Learn more about our impact: www.jvstoronto.org .</p><p>Why Join Us?</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Additional Perks – Access corporate discounts and other programs that support your overall well-being.</p><p>Eligibility for benefits, pension and time-off programs varies by employment status.</p><p>About the Program The JVS Specialized Employment Services (SES) , funded by MLITSD and managed by WCG, provides employment services to a variety of clients, including persons with disabilities of all ages, financial backgrounds and skills to help them gain and retain employment within their field or a related field.</li><li> To achieve its goal, the program provides a range of services including one-on-one employment counselling, employment workshops, job development/placement services and job retention supports.</li><li>  In addition, SES at this location collaborates with other programs to ensure efficient and smooth operations through streamlining client referrals to appropriate services.  As an Employment Counsellor you will:  •    Provide individual employment counselling and program referrals, including the ability to complete common assessments  •    Assess client needs and develop service plans that support each client’s employment and retention goals •    Demonstrate outcome-focused case management ability; applying knowledge of current local labour market trends and community services for people with disabilities  •    Maintain complete client case files in compliance with the new Employment Ontario model requirements; monitor clients’ progress with ongoing follow-up; utilize funder’s and SSM’s CRM   •    Interview and assess clients for a variety of employment backgrounds, including ensuring clients have an appropriate resume, interview adeptness, job search skills, etc.  •    Collaborate with community partners and organizations to handle a high volume of referrals •    Apply knowledge of employment-related issues, adult learning approaches and accommodation analysis strategies to clients seeking employment  •    Develop strategies and program alternatives that fit with the client’s disability, have knowledge of transferable skills analysis •    Assist clients in securing and maintaining employment and ensure successful job retention at 3, 6 and 12 months Minimum Qualifications & Experience:   •    Bachelor’s degree or Post Graduate Certificate in Counselling or Social Services with place- Location Toronto, ON
- Work location On site
- Salary$59,900YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Talent.com #631551253038901084
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