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Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. Education, other. Counselling psychology. Human services, general. Social work, general. Mental health counselling/counsellor. Vocational rehabilitation counselling/counsellor. Human resources development. Human resources management and services, other. Work setting: Employment agency services. Community and social services. Tasks: Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals. Refer clients to the appropriate external services. Supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants. Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews. Perform administrative tasks. 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 dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions. Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization. Conduct vocational testing and psychometric assessment. Provide job training and support. Be the patient advocate. Ascertain facts on issues such as reason for loss of employment and availability for work. Advise job applicants on employment requirements and terms and conditions of employment. Relay service to persons with disabilities. Assess performance after an event to identify strengths and weaknesses. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Word. Data administration. Policy and program experience: Mental health. Area of work experience: Community service organization. Testing and evaluation. Marketing. Marketing and sales. Counselling specialization: Substance abuse. Crisis intervention. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Team player. Excellent oral communication. Organized. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Mileage paid.