Full-Time

Outreach Counsellor, Employment

Posted on Sep 15

Elmwood Community Resource Centre

Winnipeg, MB

Benefits RRSP Benefits

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Work Setting

Employment agency services; Community-based agency

Additional Skills

Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients; Perform administrative tasks

Specific Skills

Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals; Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews; Assess need for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training and refer clients to the appropriate services; Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues; Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information

Experience Experience an asset

Education Bachelor's degree

Languages English

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