Full Time until June 30^th

3 days/week as of July 1^st

Ometz is looking for an Employment Specialist to provide employment counselling and job placement to disadvantaged populations and/or on-the-job training to candidates with barriers to employment including learning disabilities, mild intellectual disabilities or mental health diagnoses.

·         Interview clients to obtain case history and background information

·         Perform client assessment, employment counselling and support throughout job search process

·         Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with job readiness skills, job search strategies, cv and  job interviews preparation

·         Administer selected psychometric testing

·         Provide ongoing on-the-job training, coaching and support  to both client and employer

·         Solicit  and secure appropriate job leads suited to client abilities via phone, social media, company visits and affiliations with community organizations

·         Manage busy caseload and associated administrative follow up to provide best client service

·         Outreach to community institutions and participation in community and/or recruiting events in order to generate new clientele referrals and to best market the Supported Employment Program

·         Advocate for clients and educate hiring companies on benefits of using the Supported Employment Program

·         Maintain client records

·         Prepare government applications /reports including wage subsidy applications

 

·         Minimum education: DEP, Special Care Counselling or Bachelor degree in Social Work or Human Relations

·         Strong organizational and time management skills to best respond to client needs as well as government application deadlines

·         Minimum 2 years’ experience with disadvantaged population and/or clients with disabilities

·         Ability to work autonomously with own clients, and in a dynamic and collaborative team

·         Experience in sales, marketing or outreach

·         Ability to meet government and program benchmarks

·         Must be Bilingual French and English (written & spoken)

·         Car a must

 

 

 

 

The Ometz Counselling Department Supervisor   is responsible for the management, supervision, marketing and growth of a new Counselling Centre. This growing service provides counselling, using a variety of treatment modalities (play therapy, art/drama therapy, family  therapy, couples counselling, etc.) to individuals, couples and families in the Montréal community.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Management of Counselling Department; including fee setting, budgeting, case assignment

·         Clinical supervision of professional staff (10)

·         Presentations to professional and lay audiences

·         May carry small caseload

·         Collaboration with external professional resources

·         Case consultations with internal Ometz professional staff

REQUIREMENTS:

·         Minimum Master’s designation; MSW, Counselling, Creative Arts Therapy

·         5 years of supervisory experience

·         10 years of clinical experience in family/couple counselling

·         AAMFT Clinical Member

·         Must be bilingual