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Description

Half-time position, 36 hours every 2 weeks
Support job seekers in the areas of career decision making, achieving job readiness, job search and retaining/maintaining employment.  

1.Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients.
2.Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals.  Identify barriers to employment, assist clients with job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing rsums and preparing for job interviews
3.Assess need for assistance such specialized program support, financial aid or further training and refer clients to the appropriate services.
4.Provide counselling and assessment to identify client potential for training, personal development and/or employment.  Provide additional vocational services as needed such as career testing and job search preparation skills.
5.Document clients to determine eligibility for supports and funding.
6.Recruit employers and maintain involvement to ensure positive work placements and on-the-job training.
7.Provide case management services, Compile statistical reports
8.Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
9.Track client progress, track participant hours in classroom training and work assessments.

Qualifications/Requirements

A bachelor's degree or college diploma in employment counselling, career development or in related field, ie. human resources development, psychology, education or social work is required.
Must have experience in vocational planning, career counselling and job search skills training.
Group facilitation skills an asset
Must demonstrate ability to work with persons facing barriers to employment and possess extensive knowledge of cross-cultural, poverty and other socio-economic issues and how they impact on individuals.