Stó:lo Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Bldg #8A – 7201 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, B.C. Canada V2R 4G5 Tel: (604) 858-3691 or toll-free 1-888-845-4455 Fax: (604) 858-3528 E-mail: saset@stolonation.bc.ca
Stó:lō Aboriginal Skills :& Employment Services (SASET) Career Development Practitioner (CDP) Outreach Worker Stó:lõ Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training (SASET) require the services of a qualified Career Development Practitioner (CDP) Outreach Worker to provide Employment Services in outreach office employment field work. Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. Please self-identify on your cover letter or resume. The CDP Outreach Worker is responsible for all aspects of career development services including needs determination, employment consultations, assessments, labour market research and active case management with a team of professionals. Case management will consist of continuous follow up with clients to review and or revise their action plans as well as conducting appropriate referrals to agencies, employers, and resources. The tracking of client interventions and progress will be done through regular updates on the ARMS web-based client data base system. The CDP will periodically deliver customized short-term employment related workshops in the communities. Qualifications/Requirements Must have the Career Development Practitioner Certification from a public post-secondary institution Must be computer literate – MS Word, Excel, Access, Internet, E-mail, ARMS and PowerPoint Experience in Labour Market Research Skills and delivering Career Support Services Practical knowledge of job search preparatory techniques Demonstrated ability to develop effective resumes – submission must reflect this Job club certification or successful experience in delivering job search strategies and career decision-making , life skill and other employment related workshops Understanding of and adherence to the Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career development Practitioners Code of Ethics Knowledge and understanding of First Nations employment barriers, concerns and issues Ability to work well individually or as part of a dynamic team of professionals Proven ability to supervise and monitor participants’ progress Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent Networking skills Conflict resolution, time management, decision making skills and demonstrate initiative and able to exercise good judgment Willing to travel extensively, ability to work well with groups Successful candidates will be required to provide the following if screened in for an interview: Proof of education documentation References: Three employment related references Must possess and maintain a valid BC Drivers’ License Must successfully pass the required pre-employment RCMP Criminal Records Check Salary Range: Type of Position:
Will be determined based on qualifications and experience Full-time Term, subject to 3-month probationary period and planned performance evaluations. Applications Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2015 at 4 pm
Candidates will be screened according to the qualifications/requirements above. Please clearly indicate on your resume compliance with all indicated qualifications and requirements. Interested candidates can submit the resume to: Attention: Anna Celesta Stó:lō Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Building 8/a – 7201 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5 Or by email to : anna.celesta@saset.ca We regret that we will only respond to those applicants chosen for an interview. An eligibility list may be established from this posting. We thank all applicants for their interest.