Employment Development Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Working Warriors works with the 54 highest risk youths in Edmonton who are and/or have been involved within the justice system.

These youth are either incarcerated in EYOC or have recently been released.

The project will engage the youth over a one year period in life skills, employment skill enhancement, on the job training and career preparation.

Responsibilities

Recruit clients for Working Warriors program and market the program
Facilitate employment week workshops such as; resume development, job search strategies, interview techniques & work ethics
Create and Maintain student employment database i.e. list of all students and their employment information
Assist Team Lead with gathering stats for proposal purposes
Conduct pre and post program surveys
Recruit employers who are willing to work with the employment programs in various industries and occupations.
Set up job shadow and job placements for students requiring work experience.
Assist students with accessing resources for employment purposes i.e. funding for work gear, etc.
Maintain regular contact with clients who have graduated from the Adult employment program
Meet with students oneonone providing counseling and strategies to overcome barriers
Create and Maintain student employment database i.e. list of all students and their employment information
Provide updates to team leader and program staff regarding the students i.e. terminations, withdrawals, starts, completions, etc.

Qualification Requirements

Human Services degree or diploma; equivalencies will be considered.
35 years of experience in career/employment counselling
Sales experience is an asset
Marketing and Public Relations is an asset
Experience in Oil & Gas or construction Industry
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Strong career assessment and career planning skills;
Knowledge of the Indigenous culture and language is an asset.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have own vehicle with a 2milliondollar liability insurance coverage
Must have a valid driver's license and willing to obtain a driver abstract
Must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check (within a 6month period from date of completion).

Salary and Benefits

Salary plus monthly auto allowance.
Paid sick and wellness days after 3 months' probation (prorated)
Extended Health Benefit (50/50 cost sharing) after 6 months' employment.
Working approximately 34.5 hours per week

**PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WITH CLEARED CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS AND CHILD INTERVENTION CHECKS (IRC).

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $4,332.00 per month

Benefits: