Career Development Specialist B

Position Details

Jobs, Immigration and Growth - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Reporting to the Client Service Manager, the Career Development Specialist B uses a case management approach to provide employment and training services to individuals and groups. Specifically, this position is responsible for the assessment and provision of employment counselling/planning supports to clients with varying employment needs; assisting clients in developing action plans to achieve long-term attachment to the labor market; facilitating individual and group skills development sessions; organizing and facilitating career development related workshops; providing information on government and community-related programs; networking with government and community partners to build knowledge of career/employment resources; referring clients to appropriate resources and services; and performing other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

1. Completion of an undergraduate degree in a related social sciences field (equivalencies will be considered)
2. Experience providing career and employment counselling
3. Case management experience
4. Experience facilitating seminars or workshops (asset)

Assessment Criteria

1. Knowledge of career planning and development practices
2. Knowledge of current labour market trends and issues
3. Knowledge of current Federal/Provincial training resources and services (asset)
4. Case management skills
5. Facilitation skills
6. Counselling skills
7. Ability to effectively exchange information
8. Client service orientation
9. Ability to work in a team
10. Ability to work independently to manage time and tasks

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

1. Recent and satisfactory Criminal Record Check from local police

Conditions of Acceptance

1. Willing to accept requirement for access to private transportation for business purposes
2. Acknowledges requirement for day travel (occasional)

Information for Applications

For more information about this opportunity please contact: Nicole Fudge, Client Services Manager, [email protected] and tel (709) 279-6739