The Obair Economic Society is looking for a Vocational Coach/ Group Facilitator to help develop employment opportunities for clients with complex employment needs who require support services to find and maintain employment. The position is based in Dawson Creek and requires year-round travel throughout the Peace River Regional District. Must have valid drivers licence and access to own vehicle.
Start Date: November 12, 2019
Closing Date: 12pm October 30, 2019
Starting wage: $23/ hour
Apply with Resume and cover letter via email to obair@pris.bc.ca
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant will be fully committed to providing services to individuals of all ages experiencing multiple barriers to employment in a welcoming way. They will also have experience providing services within contracted boundaries.
Qualifications:
· Successful completion of post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field
· CDP designation or willingness to obtain
· Excellent Interpersonal communication
· Proven ability to deliver curriculum in group-based format
· Minimum two years of experience providing employment related services
· Skilled in using computers, software, audio-visual equipment, and office equipment
· Collaborative and enjoys working as part of a team
· Self-directed, excellent time management and able to meet deadlines
· Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Job Description
· Work as a co-facilitator to deliver a pre-employment program to unemployed workers. Program content includes life skills development, soft skills development, Essential Skills development, job search skills, career planning, short term certificate training, supported job search and on the job training, and wage subsidy placement.
· Individual employment coaching and counselling, delivering assessments and general academic counselling
Duties include:
o assist participants in establishing employment goals and increasing their skill level
o marketing program for participant referrals
o keeping appropriate records facilitating the monitoring of participant progress and reporting to funding agency
o delivering group-based workshops
o individual employment coaching sessions
o organizing documentation for payment of participant supports
o maintain positive working relationships and referral processes with partner organizations
Full job description available upon request