Career Development Professional 3

The Career Development Professional 3 (CDP 3) is responsible for assessing an individual’s employment/career needs and identifying those who are suitable for case management. CDP 3s work with these individuals in a collaborative, client driven process.

They possess a strong ability to develop action plans, including or connected to interventions and referrals.

The ideal candidate possesses:

• Strong knowledge of community organizations, service providers, and referral agencies
• Ability to access and effectively use information and communications technology; conduct research
• Able to perform or conduct needs assessments
• Solid understanding of Labour Market Information (LMI) and its applications
• Recommended to have CCDP (Certified Career Development Practitioner) Certification (obtained or working towards)
• Formal training in case management practices
• Working knowledge of career development theory and applications
• Ability to define and manage career and personal development goals and transition
• Adherence to inclusionary practice, ethical decision making, respect for diversity, confidentiality
• Solid understanding of assessment processes, tools and resources
• Working knowledge of employment/career related services, programs and interventions
• Commitment to professional development and career self-management

Qualifications

• Post-secondary or equivalent
• Recommended to have a CCDP designation (obtained or working towards)
• Recommended to have Case Management formal training
• Able to perform or conduct needs assessments
• 3+ years of experience in the field
• Demonstrated all competencies of CDP 1 and 2

Training

• Case Management
• Digital Literacy
• Ethics
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Career Theory
• Facilitation
• Labour Market Information
• Communication
• Mentorship
• Leadership
• Working with Challenging Clients
• Health & Wellness

View NSCDA Course Catalogue

Competencies

• Band 1: Professional Practice: Competencies enabling effective practice. (All Competencies within Band)

• Band 2: CDP Characteristic: Competencies distinguishing the field of career development practice. (All Competencies within Band)

• Band 3: CDP Extended: Competencies required to deliver specialized services provided by CDPs. (Competencies 18 & 19)

• Band 4: Outreach and Leadership: Competencies reflecting the strategic role of career development professionals. (Competency 26)

Competency bands are from the National Career Development Professional Competency Framework

Competency Evaluation

This easy-to-use online tool allows managers and employees to conduct industry standardized performance reviews based on the National Competency Framework. Each set of questions is tailored to an employee's specific career to ensure they receive a fair and thorough evaluation and make sure that managers have the information they need to support their team's development and success.

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Other Titles

• CDP 3
• Case Manager
• Career Advisor
• Certified Development Officer
• Native Employment Officers
• Program Officer