Disabilities Employment Counsellor - Winnipeg, Canada - (CAHRD) Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development Inc.
3 weeks ago
Description
POSITION:
DISABILITIES EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR
DEPARTMENT:
CAHRD EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
COMPETITION NUMBER:
2023ES-DEC06
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
SALARY/WAGE:
$ $28.06 per hour
POSITION TYPE:
Permanent, full-time, unionized position, 37.5 hours per week.
ANTICIPATED START DATE:
As soon as possible
LOCATION:
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
JOB SUMMARY
The Disabilities Employment Counsellor is responsible for providing career development research and job search counselling to CAHRD clients, as well as providing information on available CAHRD education and training opportunities.
This position assists clients to achieve their education and employment goals by empowering them with the resource tools and information required.
The main focus of this position is providing services to persons with disabilities who require physical and special needs within their potential employment positions.
Services provided will help educate and enforce information that will help individuals enhance their employment needs.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interview clients to obtain employment/educational background and career goals
- Evaluate skills, education, experience, and history of each client through the client registration process
- Assist clients to develop career paths and/or job readiness and job search strategies
- Complete all necessary client documentation and conduct client followup
- Generate accurate statistics for reporting requirements, and submit required reports
- Create, maintain, and update paper and database client and program files
- Develop, coordinate and deliver presentations to groups, agencies, and educational institutions
- Attend career fairs and other community events on behalf of CAHRD upon request
- Liaise with external organizations to promote and recruit for CAHRD programs and services
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, or Human Resource Management is required
- An acceptable combination of education and experience may also be considered
- CAHRD requires all of its employees be fully vaccinated against Covid19; proof of vaccination is required before signing of employment contract.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated counselling skills and counselling experience
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Experienced with facilitation of workshops
- The ability to exercise good judgment when dealing with challenging situations
- Knowledge of communitybased resources
- Knowledge of Winnipeg's urban Indigenous population
- Valid Manitoba driver's license and access to a vehicle
- The incumbent should possess the working knowledge or awareness of: the objectives of vocational guidance services and resources, problems or obstacles of the disadvantaged and disabled
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit resume and cover letter citing competition number in one of the following manners:
- Drop off in person to Reception at Higgins Avenue
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$26.63-$28.06 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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