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- Work with people who experience barriers to obtaining employment to help them develop a vocational path and employment skills in preparation for entering the workforce.
- Develop employment possibilities for participants in their communities.
- Communicate with participants and employers on a regular basis.
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Write reports (assessment, follow-up, progress, court reports, etc.)
- Evaluate clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement towards defined objectives
- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
- Conduct Research
- Liaise with communities
- Teach life skills
Work Setting
- Community service organization
Client Population
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Persons with learning disabilities
Work Location Information
- Rural community
- Various locations
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Area of Counselling Specialization
- Career