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

MetroWorks Employment Association

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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

Career Practitioner_
Collaborate with the career development support team
Conduct group registrations and program orientation sessions
Liaise with referring agencies regarding initial referrals
Ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of procedures and policies
Perform 1:1 career coaching to participants appropriate to their individual needs by creating individual program plans; manage IPP weekly
Conduct needs assessment of interests, values, skills and competencies of participants and connecting them with market needs
Assess participants' challenges to employment, develop strategies to reduce these challenges; monitor and evaluate results; create return to work action plans for each Participant
Conduct informal and comprehensive evaluations 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
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
Carry out the policies and procedures of the Options program
Facilitator_
Develop, implement, and facilitate training sessions in life skills, personal development and team building
Maintain a welcoming and inviting mentality with participants, staff and visitors/customers
Ongoing evaluation of participant progress
Perform informal assessments to review progress and coaching opportunities
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, psychology, or similar
Hold a Nova Scotia Career Development Practitioner Certification or be willing to obtain one
Demonstrated a 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); effective interviewing skills
Ability to work within a dynamic team environment with a shared vision
Sensitivity to various barriers, challenges and obstacles to employment (i.e., the impact of violence and abuse in reference to employment, mental health, etc.)
Experienced with facilitating groups (adult learners and/or understand adult learning principles)
Practice ethical decision making
Experienced in working with community groups and volunteer agencies
Ability to access and effectively use information and communications technology
Must have excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Have developed proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word and Excel)
Adherence to inclusionary practice and a respect for diversity

Compensation package includes medical/dental plan, group pension plan, 5-weeks paid program shutdown, and an opportunity to positively impact people's lives.

Salary:
$44,000.00-$45,400.00 per year