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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Employment Counsellor is responsible for providing individual and group employment supports and services. The position will work with participants, assisting them to develop skills and resources to successfully meet their employment goals.
POSITION REPORTING: Reports to Manager, Employment Services
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday casual hours, in-scope position.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Deliver employment services that are culturally diverse and result in increased knowledge and job search skills.
2. Follow accepted program development practice, facilitate the development of outcomes, outcome measures and employment interventions to achieve those outcomes.
3. Intensive case management.
4. Support all Employment & Learning programs as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Relevant post-secondary education (degree preferred) in the Social Sciences, Social Work or Adult Education - may consider a combination of relevant education and equivalent work experience;
Two years experience working one-on-one with individuals and facilitating group employment services for participants facing barriers to employment or two years experience in related duties and responsibilities;
Proficient in delivering employment training and counselling utilizing a blended approach of in-person, phone and online (i.e. Zoom);
Competent in the use of digital applications including Microsoft Office Suite;
An understanding of, and commitment to, the philosophies of YWCA Saskatoon.
WAGE: $ 21.04 per hour (E&L Counsellor I wage grid)
This is a casual position with a potential start date of March 25, 2024. Please note SEIU-West is the union and bargaining agent for all in-scope employees at YWCA Saskatoon. Applications in the form of a resume and cover letter outlining qualifications and experience relevant to the positions responsibilities will be accepted until 9:00am Monday, March 19, 2024.
