Employment and Training Counselor

  • CompanyEelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation)
  • Job TypeHuman/Social Services
  • Required Experienceseveral years' experience in services related to counseling or in a helping profession may substitute formal education
  • Job TypeContract
  • Education / Credentialscompletion of secondary school
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline09/13/2024

Job Description

EMPLOYMENT &TRAINING COUNSELOR

OBJECTIVE: To provide employment and counseling services to all employable Delaware Nation Band Members.

LOCATION:
Employment & Training Centre
14763 School House Line
R. R. #3
Thamesville, Ontario N0P 2K0

JOB STATUS:
Monday – Friday
Term contract – ending August 29, 2025, 35 hours per week with flexible hours

Duties and Responsibilities [shall include but not be limited to):

Daily:

  • to set-up and organize the Delaware Nation Employment & Training Resource Centre
  • to maintain accurate individual client data
  • knowledgeable about labour market trends locally and nationally
  • liaison with LDM’s, H.R.D.C., and other Native Employment agencies
  • assist with planning and establishing priorities as it relates to training and employment
  • advise community members of available employment/training Programs
  • interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background, career goals, and assess the needs and capabilities of individuals and make appropriate referrals
  • assist employers in developing training plans and provide necessary liaison
  • contact and network with employers to market clients to assist with referrals, interviewing, and selection
  • to provide monthly and annual reports on program and activities in progress to the administrator
  • assist in the implementation of employment workshops
  • attend committee meetings when requested, to act as a resource person
  • other related duties that may be assigned from time to time, under the direction of the Director of Operations

Experience and Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • completion of secondary school and several years’ experience in services related to counseling or in a helping profession may substitute formal education
  • strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • must be customer focused
  • exceptional interpersonal skills to deal with client issues
  • sound judgment and listening skills to identify clients’ needs
  • proven ability to work independently but also in a team environment is
    critical to your success
  • strong organizational skills are required to juggle the priorities expected

How to Apply

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

All interested candidates, please submit a Cover Letter (Outlining your qualifications as per job posting), Resume and 3 Current References (2 work related and 1 character) to:

Director of Operations
Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit Administration Office
L4760 School House Line,
Thamesville, Ontario NOP 2K0
Marked: CONFIDENTIAL – Employment & Training Counselor
By: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13,2024
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.