Program Facilitator, Job Track Program - Ottawa, Canada - Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job title:
Program Facilitator, Job Track Program

Status:
Regular Full-time

Salary:
$25.537-$30.043/hr

Hours: 35 hours/week

Application deadline:
Until Filled

Who are we?

Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community based, multi-service center. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve.

We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk.

PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.

If at any stage in the selection process you require an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.

Job Summary

The Program Facilitator Job Track project facilitates group-based employment, career and life skills training and provides individualized on-going guidance and support to Job Track project participants.

The focus of the program is to help participants explore the Child Development Practitioner Trade and to support clients in registering for an apprenticeship in this trade.

Job Specific Responsibilities

Develop promotional materials.
Outreach to area job seekers and community groups to publicize the project
Conducts intake process
Establish and maintain relationships/partnerships with employer partners
Organize and facilitate workshops using a variety of platforms focused on employment, career, life skills and apprenticeship
Provide practical support, guidance and resources to project participants as needed
Develop and monitor participant work placements through regular visits to work placement sites within the childcare sector
Develop specific resources to support participant learning
Collect client information and program data as relevant to the position, contribute to program reporting
Contribute, collect and act on information using established communication systems
Prepare recommendations with reports and research for program improvements as needed
Works as a member of the Centre team and of the project team
Participates in team and staff meetings and other Centre committees and activities as required
Encourage and support apprenticeship registration for participants and employers

Common Responsibilities

Working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk as per Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures.
Working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health.
Incorporating and strengthening collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Respecting and valuing the diversity of communities and individuals.
Contributing to the Centre's activities to collect, analyze and report on data and relevant information, and participate in research.
Maintaining competence, and where applicable, a professional license to practice.
Supporting the Centre's student and volunteer placement programs.
Promoting awareness of and participation in Centre activities.
Contributing to the Centre's work by participating in meetings and committees.
Working during both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by the Centre.
Contributing to the Centre's practices of hiring, orienting and training of staff.
Contributing to the Centre's efforts to secure and maximize resources for current and new programs, services and activities.
Participating in the Centre's efforts to enhance its capacity through staff development.
Working in a manner that supports the Centre's Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Position Requirements

Education

Relevant college or university degree, preferably in social science

Professional Experience

A minimum of 2 years' experience in employment counseling, job development and employment programming
Awareness of and sensitivity to issues facing job seekers with barriers to employment
Experience working with diverse population
Group facilitation/adult education experience
Experience with or knowledge of preapprenticeship and trades in Ontario, especially Child Development Practitioner

Key Competencies

Knowledge of issues, trends and legislation in the employment field and the labour market.
Proven ability to outreach to, and work with jobseekers employers and stakeholders.
Understanding of mentoring and volunteer management principles.
Group facilitation experience.
Knowledge of community and social service resources, particularly for job seekers.

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