Employment Outreach Counsellor - Canada Summer Job Grant (Burlington)

Goodwill is hiring, join our growing organization today! We are looking for people just like YOU!

The Employment Outreach Counsellor supports individuals facing employment barriers by conducting intakes, providing case management, and guiding clients through goal setting and job‑readiness activities. The role also involves coordinating with community partners, supporting clients in an employment resource centre, and collaborating with the internal employment services team to help clients achieve sustainable employment outcomes.

If you have a passion for making a difference in your community, helping people and the environment – come join Goodwill! We are a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to improving the lives of others through our mission of WORK.

We welcome all backgrounds, knowledge, abilities, and perspectives.  We will help train, coach, and support your path of success. We welcome newcomers to the region to apply.   Grow your career, skills and reach your full potential.

During the recruitment process, accommodation is available upon request.

About Us 

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is a leading non-profit organization committed to changing lives and communities through the power of WORK. Ready to work or not, a job at Goodwill is a path to work readiness. Our organization strives to create a workplace which is welcoming and respectful to all where every employee and member feels valued and supported.   Diversity, equity, accessibility and preserving the environment are important to us.  Building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve is our goal.

Mission: 
Changing Lives and communities through the power of WORK.

Vision: 
Everyone working and thriving in sustainable communities.

Values: 
Inclusion: Embracing all people equally

Compassion: Serving with heart

Aspiring Workforce: Together changing lives through the power of WORK

Respect: Embracing diversity, upholding all people with dignity and trust

Empathy: Ability to walk in each other’s shoes

Why You Will Love Goodwill

We have an amazing team and workplace:

• Diverse, inclusive, and dynamic culture. Employer of choice across Southwestern Ontario who meets the Federal Government’s 50/30 challenge for diversity in leadership.
• Commitment to accessibility and mobility (various walking devices and wheelchair accessible work locations).
• Mission-driven organization committed to the Power of Work.
• Environmentally committed to meeting our goal of zero waste on planet earth.
• Respectful, fun, and supportive team and leadership.
• Accredited through CARF International.

Competitive Compensation Package includes:

• Benefits (dental/health) available for full-time and some part-time positions (based on hours worked).
• Registered Pension Plan opportunity for various roles.
• Employee discount at retail locations.

Exciting career training and coaching:

• Equitable access to skills training & coaching, scholarships, and educational credentials.

Supportive Life and Work Opportunities:

• Individual personal and professional development support with Life Coach & Employee Assistance Program.
• Work-life balance.

What You Will Do

• Assist in conducting intake interviews, client progress meetings, conduct client orientation.
• Assist Career Development Specialist in monitoring client attendance and work behaviours.
• Assist in providing case management services; client goal planning, identifying and accessing appropriate services, counsel clients to assist them in achieving their goals.
• Support clients with employment related activities at on-site employment resource centre.
• Liaise with community professionals and make community presentations as required.
• Attend staff meetings, seminars and workshops, as required.

What We Are Looking For

• Post-secondary education, experience in Social Work/Social Services field preferred.
• Experience and/or interest in case management, employment counselling.
• Experience and/or interest in working with persons with disabilities or employment disadvantages.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Self-directed, flexible, organized, team player.
• Basic word processing and computer skills.
• Must be willing to complete a criminal reference check.
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• Between 15-30 years of age at the start of employment.