Job Posting – ISP Career Practitioner (Welcome Centre for Immigrants) Title Program Hours Salary Range Benefits Length of Contract ISP Career Practitioner Integrated Services Program (ISP) Full Time: 37.5 hours per week Commensurate with experience and qualifications After 3 months Temporary Position – 32 weeks or 8 months Reports to Probation Period Manager, Settlement and Employment Services Three months Description: ISP Career Practitioners work with ISP Employer Liaisons/Job Developers to provide a wide range of career and employment related services to immigrants, to gain meaningful, sustainable employment in Alberta. Services will include Career and Employment Information Services, Job Placement and Workplace Training. Staff are responsible to fulfill delivery of services as outlined in the contribution agreement with Citizenship and Immigration Canada and Jobs, Skills, Training and Learning. Career Practitioners are familiar with the agency NewOrg and CIC iCARE database and enter accurately client information, assessment and referrals. The Career Practitioner works with the client to identify client’s needs, explore services that may meet these needs and explore past employment and possible current employment aspirations. The CP works with the client to develop an informative resume and cover letter, coaching as required, Workplace Training or Job Placement Services in tandem with the support of the EL/JD. Qualifications & Skills required:         University degree from a recognized post- secondary institution in social services/community services/ counseling or equivalent, and/or certification and training in career development Career counseling experience in a career or employment services environment, preferably experience advising immigrants in a non-profit or community setting; able to understand personal aptitudes, skills and interests as related to career planning, able to advise individuals changing careers on how to apply previous skills and experience Understanding of Edmonton/Alberta labor market – key employers in various industries, emerging large scale projects and strong knowledge of community organizations, services and supports Understanding of credential evaluation and its value for various professional associations and in-depth knowledge of licensing procedures for regulated professions Membership with the Career Development Association of Alberta required or willing to become a member Excellent communication, interpersonal and rapport building skills to support/create optimal client outcomes Excellent computer application skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) and well-developed experience with client database Ability to solve problems, to multi-task, balance competing priorities and to work independently with minimal guidance and supervision  Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in an environment where diversity of people, needs, and situations are a constant Responsibilities:                Works with clients, individually and in groups, to identify and overcome barriers to achievement of career goals. Identify training and employment options and opportunities and assists clients in setting realistic career goals. Work with clients to develop job search skills and implement an effective job search and career development plan. Based on needs assessment, refer clients to appropriate resources both within and external to the agency. Network with newcomer communities to encourage participation in the agency’s programs and promote the agency and its initiatives. On a one to one basis or through facilitation of group learning sessions (employment Readiness Classes) provides clients with practical information and orientation to working in Canada and Alberta. Facilitates individual and group learning sessions to build capacities of clients and assist them to develop and implement their action plans. Assists clients to create effective resumes to aid their job search Assist the EL/JDs with the mini-multi-industry job fairs as needed Guide clients in work search strategies and the development of interview skills Participates in the development of group learning sessions content Maintains on-going regular direct support to clients throughout the execution of the action plan Enter accurately client information and follow up activities in the agency NewOrg and CIC iCARE database Work as part of the ISP team to ensure compliance with the ISP contribution agreement and the delivery of outcomes expected by the funder Support other members of the ISP team as required Application submission details: Please submit your complete resume along with a cover letter to: Toyin Fatona [email protected] Human Resources Coordinator Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers 11713 – 82 Street Edmonton AB. T5B 2V9 Deadline for submission is Friday, November 7th, 2014. at 4:30 pm We thank all applicants but advise that only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.