Employment Counselor-new Beginning

7 days ago

Winnipeg, Canada Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Full time

**Employment Counselor**

**New Beginning - Eagle Urban Transition Centre**

**Competition #: 2024-028**

**Category: Full Time Term**

**Closing Date: April 11, 2024**

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Eagle Urban Transition Centre (EUTC) Program Manager, the Employment Counselor will provide advice, assistance, and resource information to EUTC community members seeking entry level employment and pre-employment supports, and will encourage, support, and empower community members to work towards achieving personal goals in areas as; manufacturing, entry level employment, training and/or education. Provide both one to one supportive counselling and will work with other EUTC counsellors to address identified community member barriers.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Work with members of the EUTC New Beginnings Housing Support Team (Non-Housing First) and Fresh Start Housing Team (Housing First) in a coordinated effort to improve service delivery and efficient use of resources;
- Establish a trusting relationship and interview clients to obtain employment history, skills, educational background, and career goals;
- Create maintain, and update paper and database client and program files.
- Receiving EIA referrals and maintain relationships with Clients and Employment Income Assistance regarding attendance.
- Coordinate and deliver life skills sessions on relevant topics to community members seeking employment, training and/or education;
- Assist with resume and cover letter development;
- Help with “cold calling” and interviewing skills;
- Network with potential employers;
- Provide one to one life skills sessions to community members seeking employment, training and/or education;
- Coordination of EUTC monthly community member workshops on topics such as; skill development sessions, industry awareness, employment safety, First Aid/CPR, Food Handler certification, etc.;
- Coordination and distribution of job seeker resources including; work boots, safety glasses, outdoor work clothing, safety vests, etc.;
- Identify barriers to employment and assist community members with goal setting in areas such as job readiness skills, job search strategies, resumes and preparing for job interviews;
- Assess community member job readiness in areas such as; communication, training, reliability, work history, essential skills, etc.;
- Assess need for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training and refer clients to the appropriate services;
- Provide community member referrals to available resources and supports including financial aid, training, upgrading, motivation, and other appropriate services;
- Provide established workers with information on maintaining a job or moving within an organization, dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes, and adjusting to workplace transitions;
- Collect current labour market information for community members regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information;
- Provide resources and outreach to First Nation communities in areas relevant to employment, training, and education;
- Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry, and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources;
- Liaise with training, educational institutions and manufacturing employers to offer supportive service and advice for effective First Nation/Aboriginal participation and recruitment;
- Advocate and provide support to EUTC community members experiencing job loss and/or discrimination;
- Provide outreach and support to Aboriginal Youth attending the Eagle’s Nest project;
- Provide community member case management, reporting and data utilizing the EUTC process;
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

**Education & Experience**
- Undergraduate degree or college diploma in Psychology, Social Work, Education.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Excellent verbal, written, inter-personal communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Be able to follow office practices, procedures, and confidentiality.
- Applicants to provide criminal record and child abuse registry checks.
- Knowledge of First Nation people and communities.
- Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to function effectively as a team member.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Clear Child Abuse Checks.
- Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and vehicle.
- Ability to work flexible hours and be able to travel upon request.
- Must be in good physical and mental health.

**Human Resources**

**Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs**

**14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3

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