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Counsellor- Government Services

MMF Métis Youth
Winnipeg, MB
Experienced
Posted 28 days ago This job may expire soon!

Employment and Training Counsellor (Grand Marais, MB) The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the National Government of the Red River Métis - also known as the Manitoba Métis. The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Employment and Training Counsellor position within our Métis Employment & Training Department located within our MMF Southeast Regional Office in Grand Marais, MB . Conduct assessments of clients to determine employment needs and eligibility for MET programs and services; Assess client needs through an interview process, gather information and determine eligibility, determine client training/employment readiness, career/education goals; Provide clients with job search assistance, information on programs, services and community resources, referrals to counselling or community services, and labour market information; Develop appropriate employment and training plans with clients and match the identified employment needs with appropriate MET programs or services; Provide ongoing counselling support to clients during employment and training activities; Prepare and monitor cash flows and other financial documentation for client files; Research and access labour market information and job postings utilizing the Internet, local newspapers and other professional publications; Establish and maintain a network of contacts with community resource programs, school divisions, training institutions, and other government programs and services. Post-secondary education and experience in the Social Sciences field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; Minimum of two years of experience in employment/career counselling; Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and computerized case/client management data systems; Experience establishing and maintaining solid working relationships with a diverse array of partners, clients, and co-workers; Strong client orientation and quality assurance skills, organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and adapt to conflicting and tight deadlines; Knowledge of Métis culture and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle. health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation.