EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS SOCIETY is a Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre serving Lunenburg and Queens Counties.
Our team of Certified Career Development Practitioners assist job seekers and employers to navigate a range of programs by offering services that include career planning, job search and job development to assistance with staffing recruitment, HR planning, retention and referrals to other government supports available to Nova Scotia Businesses.
We are presently recruiting for a Case Manager 37.5 hours/week - Full Time Term position (August 2022 – December 2022) Potential for renewal
Primary Work Location: Bridgewater and Liverpool office locations (Travel within Queens and Lunenburg Counties)
Position Summary: Case Managers are responsible for assessing an individual’s employment/career needs and identify those who are suitable for case management. Case Managers work with these individuals in a collaborative, client driven process to develop a Return to Work Action Plan (RTWAP). The actions of a Case Manager must address the specific needs of the client as documented in their goals.
The Case Manager must support accountability by organizing service delivery that is appropriate, coordinated, and timely to address client needs and desired outcomes.
Core Competencies:
· Confidentiality
· Teamwork
· Flexibility
· Respectfulness
· Cultural awareness and sensitivity
· Accountability
· Professional Behaviour
· Communication – written & verbal
Responsibilities:
Career Development
· Preference given to applicants who have a valid NS Career Development Practitioner certificate or be willing to become enrolled in the NSCDA Career Pathways working towards the CCDP certification
· Conduct client needs assessment, including Level 1 Assessment (others as needed)
· Assist clients to establish career goals, job search, job maintenance, skills enhancement, education plans and being able to identify and access resources for their own self-guided career development strategies where applicable
· Identify client strengths and barriers to employment, develop Return-to-Work-Action Plans to address barriers.
· Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information.
· Monitor and evaluate the RTWAP; adjust as needed; provide follow-up and support
· Working collaboratively with community groups, agencies, and other organizations involved in providing community based career planning resources
· Connect with employers as required.
Administration
· Documenting client information in LaMPSS (ex: employment history, education background, career goals, barriers to employment and Return-to-Work-Action Plan).
· Create and submit funding applications.
· Follow up progress and closing files in LaMPSS after the client meets their career objectives.
Required knowledge skills abilities and personal attributes:
The Case Manager must have:
· Proficient knowledge in the legislation, regulations, policies and procedures for employment, training and working knowledge of career development theory and applications
· Solid understanding of Labour Market Information and its applications
· The ability to define and manage career and personal development goals and transition
· Formal training in Case Management practices is an asset
· Solid understanding of assessment, processes, tools and resources
· Working knowledge of employment/career related services, programs and interventions
· A valid Nova Scotia Drivers’ license and access to reliable transportation.
The Case Manager must be able to:
· Effectively use information and communications technology; conduct research
· Adhere to inclusionary practice, ethical decision making and respect for diversity, inclusion and confidentiality
· Commit to professional development and career self-management
Salary range: $37,050 - $48,750
Employment Solutions Society is committed to having a team reflective of the Region’s diversity and welcome applications from First Nations, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, Persons of minority and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your cover letter or resume.
To Apply for this position, email your resume and cover letter in an MS Word Format, merged into one document to the attention of Margaret Matthews, Executive Director, mmatthews@empsolutions.ca and Heather Clarkson, Operations Manager, hclarkson@empsolutions.ca with the email subject line, Case Manager Term Position.
Please note that only emailed applications will be considered. No telephone calls please. Deadline for Submissions: Friday August 19th 2022 at 12 noon. We thank you for your interest in NS Works Employment Solutions Society; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. References will only be contacted for those that have been selected for an interview.
Qualifications, Experience and Work Requirements:
· A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related field, such as psychology, social services or education, is usually required.
· Minimum 5 years of experience in services related to counseling or in a helping profession may replace formal education.
· Clean criminal record check
Nova Scotia Works - Employment Solutions Society 215 Dominion St Bridgewater, Nova Scotia b4v2k7
Heather Clarkson hclarkson@empsolutions.ca Preferred Contact: Email
