Facilitator and Career Practitioner - Halifax, Canada - MetroWorks Employment Association

MetroWorks Employment Association

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Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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About MetroWorks
Since 1978, MetroWorks has helped thousands of people overcome obstacles and realize their employment and educational goals.

From its beginnings as a pioneer in community based economic development MetroWorks has continued to evolve and remain relevant to the needs of our community.

Options Work Activity Program

The mission of the Options Work Activity Program is to help prepare and integrate individuals with barriers to employment into the workforce and community.

This is achieved by providing pre-employment and employment services, focused on personal, social and work-related skills development.

The Options Work Activity Program supports participants, ages 16 to 60+, who are on the path to sustainable employment that may require more intensive services than those offered elsewhere.

If you are looking to inspire and support people along their employment journey, enjoy facilitating workshops and are passionate about working in a diverse and inclusive environment.

We have been looking for you

Career Practitioner_
Collaborate with the career development support team to the benefit of the participants and the program
Conduct intake interviews, registration, and program orientation sessions
Liaise with referring agencies regarding initial referrals
Maintain and update intake statistics and supply statistical reports
Perform 1:1 career coaching to participants and create individual program plans
Conduct needs assessment of interests, values, skills and competencies of participants and connecting them with labour market needs
Assess participants' barriers to employment, develop strategies to reduce these barriers; monitor and evaluate results; create return to work action plans for each participant
Conduct informal and comprehensive evaluations (ESAT) and assessments with participants to review progress and develop remedial measures
Follow up with referring agencies regarding participant progress; provide written documentation on participants to internal and external stakeholders
Maintain uptodate statistics and reports for files and in LaMPSS
Mediate conflict between participants and/or staff when necessary
Provide support to participants and advocate on their behalf
Participate in weekly staff meetings and provide participant updates to staff
Maintain the required standards of confidentiality and ethical practices at all times
Facilitator_
Develop, implement, and facilitate training sessions in personal development and team building
Maintain a welcoming and inviting mentality with participants, staff and visitors/customers
Ensure participants are employment ready for placement or for work in the community

Qualifications:

A combination of education and experience that demonstrate abilities in this scope of work. A degree in social work, sociology, education, counselling, or psychology, along with, Nova Scotia Career Development Practitioner Certification.
Demonstrated strong commitment to working with diverse and inclusive populations
Established effective and appropriate interpersonal communication skills and strong writing abilities
Knowledgeable of individualized programming (needs assessments, implementation strategies and evaluation techniques)
Ability to work within a dynamic team environment with a shared vision
Effective interviewing skills
Sensitivity to various barriers to employment
Experienced with facilitating groups of adult learners
Practice ethical decision making
Experienced in working with community groups and volunteer agencies
Must have excellent written and verbal English communication skills; and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word and Excel)
Adherence to inclusionary practice and a respect for diversity
Experience with LaMPSS would be an asset