Employment Services Officer, John Howard Society NL Inc. 702 Water StreetSt. John's, NL. A1E 1C1.

Salary: 68,000 to 72,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 35 hours per week.

Full time, Day, Starts as soon as possible.

Benefits: Health benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits

Languages: English

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Behavioural sciences. Social work, other, Social sciences, general, Experience, 5 years or more, Work setting, Community-based agency, Employment agency services, Community service organization, Associations and non profit organizations, Social service or charity agency.

Responsibilities: Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals. Supervise other counsellors and support staff. 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. Assess need for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training and refer clients to the appropriate services. Recruit and hire staff. 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. Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources.

Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them. Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia. Participate in fundraising activities. Supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants. Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals. Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems. Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions. Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement toward defined objectives.

Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods. Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports. Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals.

Supervision, 5-10 people, Credentials, Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses, First Aid Certificate, Experience and specialization, Computer and technology knowledge, ARMS, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Windows, MS Word.

Additional information: Security and safety. Enhanced reliability security clearance. Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Personal suitability. Accurate, Client focus, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral communication, Excellent written communication, Initiative, Interpersonal awareness, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Values and ethics, Flexibility, Benefits, Health benefits, Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, Vision care benefits, Long term benefits, Group insurance benefits, Maternity and parental benefits, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Other benefits, Free parking available, Team building opportunities, Parking available, Wellness program.

Here is what you must include in your application: Cover letter. Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed.

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying: Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Are you willing to relocate for this position? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Until: 2024-01-18

By email: cmurphy@jhsnl.ca