Employment Support Mentor - Winnipeg, Canada - The Link: Youth and Family Supports

The Link: Youth and Family Supports
The Link: Youth and Family Supports
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Winnipeg, Canada

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About The Link:
Youth and Family Supports


For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives.

The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose.

With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life.

With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.


About the Opportunity
***The Employment Support Mentor assists youth seeking employment by successfully transitioning them to the workforce. This position is responsible for creating community partnerships and developing work experience opportunities for youth in need of employment.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities of the Employment Support Mentor include but are not limited to:

  • Develops partnerships with Winnipeg based businesses and organizations to create positive work experience opportunities for youth
  • Interviews applicants to assess suitability for work readiness
  • Intake of all new participants utilizing assessments and screening tools to identify strengths and needs
  • Assessing and collaborating with participants to develop individualized Personal Development Plans (PDP) including goals to boost workplace literacy
  • Assists participants to explore various career options that meet their needs and interests
  • Ensures supports for mental health and cultural needs are met by facilitating referrals to enhanced support services
  • Meets regularly with participants to provide progress reports
  • Support and assists participants and employers with any issues that may arise
  • Develops, reviews and updates the work experience partnership database
  • Coordinates employment placements for all participants
  • Provides financial oversight for payment to work experience partnerships
  • Delivers and facilitates training and workshops that are focused on enhancing workplace literacy and skill development
  • Other duties as requested by the Skills4Life Program Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Two (2) years of related experience with atrisk youth
  • Two (2) years experience in curriculum development and delivery or in an employment counseling or job coach role
  • Postsecondary education in the human services field
  • Proven ability to network and create positive community partnerships
  • Demonstrates effective leadership attributes
  • Understanding and appreciation towards the impact of Canadian history, its impacts related to colonization and outcomes from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission including the Calls to Action
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft office at an Intermediate level
  • Knowledge of community resources
  • Knowledge of Strengths based and Solution Oriented approaches
  • Crisis intervention, harm reduction techniques and conflict resolution skills
  • Applicant certifications (i.e. First Aid/CPR Level C, ASIST, De-Escalation training, Mental Health First Aid and Safe Talk)
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months
  • Ability to be flexible with scheduled based on program and participant needs (days evenings and weekends)
  • Access to a personal vehicle for work is required.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.




SALARY:
' ̄ $42,000 - $45,000.





HOURS OF WORK:
' ̄ Full-Time term position '" 80 hours biweekly including Days, Evenings and Weekends. ending March 31, 2024 with potential for extension


HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter and resume (in word of PDF). Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.


APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Ongoing until filled.
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