Employment and Training Counsellor

Résumé du poste

The Employment and Training Counsellor will conduct client assessments to determine eligibility for programs and provide ongoing career counselling and job search support. They are also responsible for maintaining financial documentation and building a network of community resources to assist clients.

Détails du poste

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the democratically elected National Government of the Red River Métis, also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are a distinct Indigenous Nation and People, and Canada's Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba. The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Employment and Training Counsellor position within our Métis Employment & Training Department located within our MET Recruitment Office at 200 Main St in Winnipeg, MB. 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 Red River 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. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation. Please submit your resume and cover letter, referencing the job posting number. This position is open until filled. The MMF requires a satisfactory criminal record check prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing criminal record checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment.

Ce que vous ferez

The Employment and Training Counsellor will conduct client assessments to determine eligibility for programs and provide ongoing career counselling and job search support. They are also responsible for maintaining financial documentation and building a network of community resources to assist clients.

Exigences

Candidates must have post-secondary education in the Social Sciences and at least two years of experience in career counselling. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to travel with a valid driver's license are also required.

Avantages

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Pension • Vacation

Compétences indiquées

• Assurance qualité · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Excel · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Word · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Outlook · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Career counselling
• Client assessment
• Case management
• Labour market research
• Presentation skills
• Workshop facilitation
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Data management
• Quality assurance
• Organizational skills
• Networking
• Financial documentation
• Client relations
• Client Needs Assessment
• Organizational Skills
• Information Gathering
• Valid Driver's License
• Research
• Cash Flows
• Labor Economics
• Presentations
• Quality Assurance
• Social Sciences

Domaines d’emploi

• Social Services
• Human Resources
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Employment and Training Manager
• Career Counselor
• Personnel and Careers Professionals
• Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors