Training Counsellor - St. Laurent

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.

Industries:Government Administration

Function: Education & Training