Everyman - Maiko Watson

Upcoming Event - Teaching Newcomrs how to ride their bicycles in the winter.

Workshop: Welcome to Canada – (Winter) Riding for Newcomers

Friday, February 14th - 1 - 4pm Manitoba Theatre For Young People (The Forks)

(Free - coffee provided)

Do you work with newcomers to Canada? Do you get asked questions about transportation? Wonder how to use the power of the bicycle build self-esteem and create community? Whether its year-round or just when spring hits, bicycles can be a powerful tool. Learn how to make it easier for everyone to adopt.

 

Join us for unique and exciting "train the trainers" workshop for those who work with new Canadians, refugees and others being run by Angela Van Der Kloof an internationally-reknowned educator, specialist in newcomer issues and an expert on bicycle skills programming who is joining us from Delft, Holland. 

 

All the details on the workshop are here. 

Please RSVP to local organizer Robin Ellis at volunteer@thewrench.ca. 

 

Program Assistant - MOSAIC

JOB POSTING



Program Assistant – part time

Mosaic – Newcomer Family Resource Network is a not for profit agency assisting in the settlement of newcomers to Winnipeg by providing community-based English as an additional Language classes and family programs that include child care for pre-school children

Job Overview: The Program Assistant works with program directors and co-ordinators assisting with various administrative and direct delivery tasks. The Program Assistant provides support and expertise to enhance program delivery



Role and Responsibilities:
· Reception duties including first point of contact for visitors and telephone calls

· Assist the EAL Co-ordinator with student contact duties including phone calls and following up on student absences



· Assist with Student feedback and student referral information

·Assist the Family Program Co-ordinator and Director with participant registration and administrative tasks



· Assist with data entry

· Assist with annual asset inventory

· Ensure all office equipment is maintained and operating efficiently

· Record, mail and maintain all invoices

· General office duties, including assisting others with office equipment

· Liaising with contractors, suppliers, and building managers

· Order materials and maintain supplies

· Update website and assist with quarterly newsletter

Qualifications:
· Self motivated, organized and able to manage time effectively

· Administrative experience an asset

· Excellent interpersonal, English, oral and written communication skills

· Excellent telephone skills

· Excellent computer skills - Word, Publisher, WordPress and Excel proficiency

· Data base experience an asset

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision

· Willingness to work as a team player with collaborative decision-making processes

· Language other than English an asset

Job Details:



·$15.00/hour to start

· 20 hours per week

· Schedule to be determined, flexible hours

How to Apply: Please email your résumé and cover letter by February 19, 2014 4:00 pm to:


Val Cavers, Executive Director
397 Carlton Street

Winnipeg, MB R3B 2K9

vcavers@mosaicnet.ca



We appreciate all applications; however, only short listed candidates will be contacted

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MANITOBA START|EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS FOR IMMIGRANTS INC.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

CAREER COACH

 

(January, 2014)

 

POSITION SUMMARY

 

In consultation with the Executive Director/Designate, the Career Coach/Facilitator will be responsible for the design and delivery of individual and group counselling supports that facilitate the occupational exploration, decision-making and career transitions of newcomers to Winnipeg, seeking entry into the labour market. The incumbent will provide career guidance and assistance in determining steps to take and processes to follow, this way enhancing newcomers’ ability to deal with change and transition, while developing strategies and coping mechanisms that deal with real and perceived barriers to education, employment and career mobility.

 

The Career Coach must have demonstrated knowledge and experience in dealing with the business sector in identifying opportunities to match newcomers skill sets with employer requirements for work placement and employment purposes. He/she must be able to deal with issues affecting self-esteem and be able to contribute to the development of newcomers’ confidence and self-worth; assertiveness training, decision-making, employability/essential skills and soft skills are also a critical aspect of the personal development of their overall employability and readiness to undertake career/educational upgrading challenges. In addition to conducting more in-depth needs assessment to determine appropriate course of action, the Career Coach/Facilitator will assist individuals with the creation of realistic action plans for employment, education and career mobility, as well as facilitate the acquisition of necessary resources and supports for self-sufficiency.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

The incumbent:

·       Must possess post-secondary diploma or degree from an accredited institution in Social Sciences and a strong background in Career Counseling; an equivalent combination of skills, education and experience will be considered;

·       Must have experience in the field of individual and group counselling, preferably in facilitating career decision-making processes;

 

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·       Demonstrated skills in needs assessment, action plan development and familiarity with career and/or vocational planning and occupational choices would be an asset;

·       Experienced in managing and effectively monitoring a heavy caseload of newcomer clients, and in appropriately responding to their career/employment related needs;

·       Possess a strong results-oriented approach, with advocacy and marketing skills and the ability to work cooperatively in fostering a team approach;

·       Extensive knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding labour market supply and demand, life skills, employability/essential skills and all aspects of work search preparation and self-marketing; demonstrated ability to connect newcomers with organizations and resources that best respond to their needs.

·       Awareness of perceived and or real obstacles to employment acquisition with a view to empowering newcomers with the knowledge, skills and attitude for successful entry into the labour market;

·       Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive and mutually beneficial relations with individuals, corporations, government and community-based organizations;

·       Must demonstrate ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines, while performing tasks efficiently and independently and as a part of a dynamic culturally diverse team;

·       Strong computer skills, including word processing, database applications, and Internet research;

·       Must be client-service oriented and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; with the ability to relate and empathize with the needs of immigrants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds;

 

·       Must possess own transportation, be able to work within a flexible schedule and demonstrate readiness to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic multi-tasking environment;

·       Knowledge of a second language is a definite asset.

·       Previous Career Coaching an asset.

·       Understanding of the Qualifications Recognition an asset.

·       Experience with TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) an asset.

 

 

 

 

 

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SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

 

Respect – will demonstrate and promote respect for all individuals; maintain a respectful, diverse and inclusive work environment where decisions and transactions are transparent and objective; will hold themselves accountable for their actions and will show proper acceptance or courtesy.

 

Integrity – will uphold the highest professional standards; shares complete and accurate information; maintains confidentiality when required; adheres to organizational policies and procedures; meets own commitments.

 

Teamwork – will encourage cooperation and collaboration among all staff, board, and volunteers; interacts with others effectively; able and willing to share and receive information; cooperates within a group and across other groups; supports group decisions; puts group goals ahead of own goals.

 

Diversity – will advocate for cultural competence, inclusivity, and equal opportunity; treats all people with respect, values diverse perspectives, participates in diversity training opportunities; provides a supportive work environment for the multicultural workforce; recognizes differences as opportunities to learn and gain by working together; seeks and considers divers perspectives and ideas.

 

Continuous Learning – will encourage and foster an environment conducive to learning; remains current with relevant knowledge and skills to improve services to clients; demonstrates an alliance with the values of the career development profession by continuing to develop as individuals and professionals; continually learns and promotes the value of learning for self and others.

 

Client-Centered – will respond to employers and newcomers’ evolving needs; listens and responds effectively to clients; respects all internal and external clients and uses a team approach when dealing with clients; follows up to evaluate customer satisfaction, measures customer satisfaction effectively and commits to exceeding customer expectations.

 

 

 

 

 

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Innovation – will contribute or develop leading-edge programs and services, applying best practices; able to challenge conventional practices and adapts established methods for new uses; pursues ongoing system improvements and creates novel solutions to problems. 

 

Organizational Awareness/Commitment – Advance level

Displays the ability to realign own behavior and values with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization, promoting its aims and objectives to others;  Understands, accepts and practices the Guiding Principles incorporating them into everyday practices;   Acts in accordance with organizational decisions and demonstrates with high-level professional integrity and confidentiality;  Demonstrates a solid understanding of the organization’s overall role in the community;  Contributes ideas and relevant concepts to the organizations continuous growth;  Reflects the strategies of the organization within the work unit; Contributes to the culture and climate by demonstrating team effort and cultural diversity.

 

Coaching – Advanced level

Ability to work towards improving and reinforcing the performance of others;  Facilitate their skill development by providing clear and specific feedback, and making or eliciting specific suggestions for improvement in a manner that builds confidence and maintains self-esteem;  Establishes an effective, professional, trusting and positive relationship with clients and organizational staff;  Create an environment that allows others to feel motivated to work and interact.

 

Relationship Building/Interpersonal Skills – Advanced level

Works to build or maintain ethical relationships or networks or contacts with target audiences (clients, employers, counterparts, colleagues, etc.) who are, or may be, potentially helpful in achieving work-related (team) goals and establishing opportunities;  Uses positive people skills to develop a respectful and responsive relationship with target audiences demonstrating cross-cultural awareness and accepting diverse points of view;  Builds relationships by taking initiative, sharing information, demonstrating support and empathy;  Resolve conflict in a positive manner by understanding self and the similarities and differences from others adapt behavior accordingly. Responds effectively to both spoken and unspoken thoughts, feelings and concerns of others;

 

 

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Work Quality - Advanced level

Consistently maintains high standards of productivity and performance while meeting team and position targets, expectations and deadlines.  Reviews work and completes revisions ensuring all errors are corrected to maintain set standards, producing accurate, thorough, professional work before review or submission.  Ensures all outputs are completed accurately and efficiently the first time.

 

Business Communication - Advanced level

Writes and speaks effectively, depending on the target audience and work situation;  Actively participates during meetings, discussions and feedback sessions by asking questions and providing valid input and supporting evidence; States own opinions clearly, respectfully and concisely, remaining open to opinions and feedback from others;  Exercises a professional approach when using all appropriate tools of communication; Reads body language and other non-verbal cues accurately and uses that understanding to give appropriate response;

 

Results Oriented – Advanced level

Focuses on surpassing a standard of excellence and striving for continuous improvement for self;   Challenges personal goals and aims towards higher standards of accomplishment and holds self and others accountable for delivering high-quality results on time;   Prioritizes in achieving results for the organization in conjunction with one’s own personal goals or objectives; 

 

Planning and Organizing – Advanced level

Manages time according to work demands, organizes and prioritizes tasks and work responsibilities to achieve objectives;  Allocates and uses work time and resources properly and manages multiple projects and tasks using goals and deadlines to guide action;  Organizes self and allows for appropriate preparation to be effective within a defined job function. 

 

 

 

 

 

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Group Facilitation/Individual Case Management

 

·       Determining newcomers primary needs and short-term goals, identifying barriers to attaining goals and exploring alternatives to obtaining expected results;

 

·       Establishing rapport with others by creating an environment of trust that feels safe and comfortable for them, validating, recognizing, supporting and encouraging their previously acquired knowledge skills and efforts;

 

·       Providing newcomers with assistance in clarifying and honing their skills and career plans initiated during employment intake sessions; exploring, when appropriate, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) opportunities;

 

·       Providing individual and/or group counseling support to ease the stresses associated with career transitions and to develop employability and career management skills;

 

·       Offering guidance and direction in researching labour market opportunities, setting priorities and assessing and expanding career related options;

 

·       Examining time-frames and process each client may have to undergo to attain their career goals, thereby instilling realistic expectations; jointly reviewing and revising education/career plans and developing strategies for long-term career management success;

 

·       Providing information, guidance and orientation on specific occupational requirements and opportunities in the clients’ intended occupational field, and referring to other professional institutions/organizations as deemed appropriate;

 

·       Researching and adapting career decision-making tools relevant to the changing needs and occupational fields of newcomers;

 

·       Identifying and linking newcomers with community resources, including financial, personal and educational, best suited to meet their career and personal needs;

 

 

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·       Assisting clients with job readiness preparation, jointly developing and producing professional marketing tools, enhancing their work search approaches for job acquisition and maintenance;

 

·       Identifying career laddering/work placement opportunities for newcomers to obtain practical, hands-on experience;

 

·       Conducting and documenting on-going, timely and responsive follow-up to gather current information, ensuring that the clients’ employment/career needs are being addressed, and that all avenues of assistance and support in their career development have been accessed;

 

·       Employing cross-cultural sensitivity in interactions with newcomers and a cross-cultural approach to service delivery; being accessible and available for client inquiries, handling these in a timely and efficient manner, while also promoting independent action on their part;

 

·       Providing opportunities for clients to give ongoing feedback and evaluation about services provided; maintaining confidentiality of information and obtaining signed releases at all times for inter-agency communication.

 

 

Public Relations/Employer Relations

 

·       Establishing and maintaining strong strategic alliances and relationships with potential employers/mentors, businesses, professional associations, institutions community agencies, service clubs and unions in order to locate opportunities for clients to connect, link up and attain their goal of self-sufficiency;

 

·       Matching workplace requirements with newcomers’ skill sets and ensuring appropriate match with available opportunities; when necessary, jointly developing workplace training plans, monitoring client’s performance and progress towards learning/skill development goals;

 

 

 

 

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·       Identifying workplace mentors when possible for support, productivity enhancement and skill development; monitoring clients performance and job readiness and identifying gaps and training needs as required;

 

·       Seeking training solutions and other workplace supports to ensure new entrants have the competencies necessary to take on and retain employment via referral and advocacy services;

 

·       Participating in educational forums and workshops, making presentations to outside organizations and other service providers, and tapping into the expertise of professional organizations and community resource persons as necessary to best assist clients in achieving their goals of self-sufficiency;

 

·       Creating information networks and opportunities to learn and further develop their knowledge and skills; maintaining a clear perspective on LMI supply and demand and disseminating information pertinent to career decision-making, training and upgrading;

 

·       Assisting newcomers with their self-marketing tools, utilizing resources at their disposition to ensure employers are aware of, and can tap into the wealth of knowledge, skills and experience these clients bring to the workplace;

 

·       Communicating effectively with, and working in close collaboration with project colleagues, in an effort to accomplishing objectives and facilitate clients’ access to other services and resources.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Record Keeping and Office Procedures

 

·       Documenting all relevant client data into Protegra including counselling notes, action plans and interventions used; preparing monthly statistical summary and narrative reports highlighting challenges and opportunities and incorporating case scenario that best illustrates services rendered and benefits derived;

 

·       Conducting ongoing follow-up and monitoring clients performance, and following through to completion; establishing a record system for easy access of information pertaining to the clients’ occupational fields, employment outcomes, and those who are pursuing training and/or upgrading opportunities;

 

·       Using role models in sessions for motivational purposes and keeping the dream alive, documenting success stories, attending staff meetings and providing briefing information relevant to all project staff while contributing to program development and organization efforts;

 

·       Participating in fairs, educational panels, promotional events, presentations to mainstream and community organizations and other activities to raise community awareness;

 

·       Identifying and documenting changing needs and collaborating in the preparation of fact sheets, displays and speaker series, and other information.