Employment and Training Counsellor - St. Laurent

Manitoba Metis Federation
Manitoba
Full-time

POSTING # 23-02-017

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201

POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME

Job Duties / Competencies :

  • Conduct assessments of clients to determine employment needs and eligibility for MET programs and services;
  • Assess client needs through an interview process, gather information and determine eligibility, determine client training / employment readiness, career / education goals;
  • Provide clients with job search assistance, information on programs, services and community resources, referrals to counselling or community services, and labour market information;
  • Develop appropriate employment and training plans with clients and match the identified employment needs with appropriate MET programs or services;
  • Provide ongoing counselling support to clients during employment and training activities;
  • Prepare and monitor cash flows and other financial documentation for client files;
  • Research and access labour market information and job postings utilizing the Internet, local newspapers and other professional publications;
  • Establish and maintain a network of contacts with community resource programs, school divisions, training institutions, and other government programs and services.

Skills and Qualifications :

  • Post-secondary education and experience in the Social Sciences field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
  • Minimum of two years of experience in employment / career counselling;
  • Experience facilitating presentations and workshops to client groups;
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and computerized case / client management data systems;
  • Experience establishing and maintaining solid working relationships with a diverse array of partners, clients, and co-workers;
  • Strong client orientation and quality assurance skills, organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and adapt to conflicting and tight deadlines;
  • Experience working with Indigenous non-profit organizations, volunteer boards & committees is preferred;
  • Knowledge of Métis culture and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
  • Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.
  • 30+ days ago
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