aets
Life Skills Officer
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
ExcelCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationMentoringMicrosoft Office
About the role
- A variety of techniques and exercises will be offered to help make positive changes and to motivate individuals through training and development processes.
Requirements
- Experience in service delivery of labour market programs including life skills
- You have demonstrated experience in providing excellent customer service skills and excel at embracing diversity while establishing rapport with clients.
- Post-Secondary Social Work and/or Education Diploma/Degree preferred. Experience in service delivery of labour market programs including life skills
- or a combination of education & training with minimum of 3 years related work experience in labour market program delivery. Comprehensive understanding of Indigenous history, culture, and contemporary issues affecting Indigenous youth. Strong communication skills and an understanding of leadership, particularly its role in Indigenous - Canadian relations. Excellent interpersonal skills
- Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter including a salary range, resume and the names of three references)via aets@aets.org. Position open until it is filled.
- Recruitment Committee c/o Anishinabek Employment and Training Services 523 Algoma Street North, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7A 5C2
- First Nation Citizens of the AETS nine member participating communities are encouraged to apply. Applicants are asked to identify the First Nation Community in the requested cover letter.
- We appreciate your interest
- however, only those interviewed will be notified.
- Experience in service delivery of labour market programs including life skills; or a combination of education & training with minimum of 3 years related work experience in labour market program delivery.
Nice to have
- Ideally, you have previous experience in the delivery of Labour Market programs and services as well as being proficient in using Microsoft Office products.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Valid Class G Driver's Licence and willingness for some travel preferred.
Skills
- The role includes working with staff, committees, stakeholders and clients for a wide variety of duties to:
- Teach life skills classes relevant for Indigenous Peoples
- Coaching techniques and utilizes a case management approach, consulting with others on staff and/or representatives from supporting agencies
- Utilize case management tools, employment services and implementation of required programs
- Assistance and information to individuals on all aspects of employment search and career planning, with a focus on Soft Skills
- Counsel individuals regarding employment concerns
- Guidance for individuals in their overall life needs
- Facilitating services for the delivery of a workshops by preparing for and implementing workshops
- Prepare and refer to applicable community services
- Establish and maintain effective relations with community partners
- Make recommendations regarding job development efficiency and effectiveness
- Other duties will be assigned as necessary.
Compensation
- Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter including a salary range, resume and the names of three references)via aets@aets.org.
Benefits
- The project involves building innovative pathways to Indigenous employment success, in a variety of areas including but not exclusive to the Addictions and Mental Health Sectors.
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