Youth Employment Specialist - Surrey, Canada - Pacific Community Resources Society

Pacific Community Resources Society

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
Youth Employment Specialist*****
Program: YESS Employment Program for Newcomers**- Term Full Time (35 hours/week)

Grid13 ($ $31.24/hour)
Supervisor: Tomoko Cerf

Closing Date: 25 August 202- Opportunity

Pacific Community Resources Society is seeking a Youth Employment Specialist for the YESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR NEWCOMERS who will also provide support to other PCRS employment programs as well as Newton Youth Hub where the program will be based. The position is responsible for employment counselling of program participants, organizing and delivering life and employability skills workshops, supporting participants in their work experience and employment across the Lower Mainland, and promoting the program within the community. Additionally, the position will create new employer connections and take part in community events as well as liaise with stakeholders and funders.
This position will be responsible for meeting the specific targets and outcomes set by the funders, maintaining consistent records and tracking data to report out on the program participants to both funders and PCRS Management.
This position has a flexible work schedule which includes the opportunity to work from home. The position requires the ability to work on some evenings and weekends based on participant availability and requires a vehicle to travel to various employment sites. The main program hours are 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities
B.A. or a degree in a related field; Career development practitioner certificate plus 3 years related experience.
Additionally, this position requires:
High level of selfmotivation and independent thought
Ability to promote and market the program through building strong connections within the community
Strong ability to connect with multibarriered youth as their job coach.
Strong facilitation skills that maintain youth interest and motivation
Computer skills including the use of Microsoft 365 suite.
Qualifications
Familiarity with employment assessments
Motivational interviewing and solutionfocused support
Life and employability coaching as well as understanding the impacts of trauma, addictions, & family systems.
Training and experience using database software to maintain accurate client records.
Understanding and working with the complex needs of participants who are new to Canada.
Who We Are
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large notforprofit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.

Our Vision

Everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities

Our Mission

To inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration.

Our Values

Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Service Excellence, Stewardship, Wellbeing
We are grateful to operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xwm əθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Qw'?ntl'en (Kwantlen), se'mya'me (Semiahmoo), sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxw (Tsawwassen), q̓ic̓əy (Katzie), kwikwəƛ̓əm (Coquitlam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), máthxwi (Matsqui) and Stó:lō Nations.
We Offer
Equitable Base Pay we are a Certified Living Wage Employer
Generous paid vacation time, personal time, sick time; additional paid time off for life events
Additional paid holidays, ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day
Extended health, prescription, dental & vision care plan, with 100% Employer-Paid Premiums
Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling
Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions
Flexible schedules and earned time off program
Fullday agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations
Inhouse digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development
Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, EDI, etc.

- _ Eligibility will vary depending on terms and role requirements - details for this posting will be provided on request._