Facilitator - Career Coach for Youth - Burnaby, Canada - Douglas College

Douglas College

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Burnaby, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Work Arrangements

This 1 year contract position is for 40 hours per week commencing on September 18, 2023 (or as soon as possible). Must be able to work flexible hours (including some weekends and evenings on occasion).
What Douglas Offers

DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best colleges even better.

The Role

DO what you love and be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do and we're looking for passionate and motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best colleges even better.
The Facilitator / Career Coach facilitates career development and job search primarily with ages 16 to 30 years. This position works as part of a small team and supports participant recruitment, screening and work placements.
Responsibilities
Assist with client recruiting and screening:
Conduct information sessions;
Conduct screening interviews;
Participates in selection process.

Assessments invigilate and debrief assessments:

Skills for Success;
Career Exploration.

Action Plan Development:

Collaborate with participant to develop realistic, achievable action plan.

Facilitate f2f, virtual or hybrid formats for groups and/or individual sessions on:

career exploration;

- labour market information;
- education planning;
- portfolio development;
- skills for success;
- employability skills;
- diversity and inclusion / Canadian workplace culture;
- digital literacy;
- job search strategies;
- job maintenance;

Administration:

Monitor client progress and update CMS
Provide monthly reports to managing CCSP
Collaborate with program team and assist to coordinate a calendar of events and activities, that include field trips and guest speakers;
Develop and maintain referral network for wrap around supports
Contribute to ISO Certification
Other duties in support of TG operations as required

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

A Bachelor's degree in a field related to social services / career development or equivalent combination of education and work experience;
Career Development Practitioner Certification preferred;
Dynamic facilitator with 2 years experience;
Experience working with newcomers, refugees and youth with multiple barriers to employment;
Established network with community service providers preferred;
Current labour market knowledge;
Strong organizational skills and solid classroom management skills;
Able to identify and address client needs and articulate them to other program staff;
Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills;
Knowledge of Essential Skills/Skills for Success is preferred;
Proficient in Microsoft office and internet research;
Ability to travel within the Lower Mainland;