Bootstraps Outreach Support Worker - New Westminster, Canada - Aunt Leah's Place

Aunt Leah's Place

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New Westminster, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Bootstraps - Employment Outreach & Support Worker

Who we are:

For over 30 years, Aunt Leah's Independent Life Skills Society has delivered programs that help prevent youth in foster care from becoming homeless and vulnerable mothers from losing custody of their children.

To support them on their journey to adulthood, we provide housing, education and life skills training.

Job Summary:

This position will support Aunt Leah's Place's current Bootstraps program objectives to increase the labour force participation and reduce the unemployment rate of young adults at risk in British Columbia facing barriers to Employment.

Bootstraps is a multi-funded program designed to provide supportive employment resources for high-risk & multi-barriered youth by creating 'in-house' employment opportunities in collaboration with Aunt Leah's Bootstraps Program.

This position will support participants with overcoming barriers to employment and connect participants to available training and/or employment opportunities to gain valuable work experiences

Reports To:
Bootstraps Coordinator

Salary:
Starts at $22.68/hr

Education & Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of postsecondary education in a relevant field of study
1 to 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in social work, career development, employee mentoring/coaching and/or youth engagement is considered a valuable asset

Requirements:

Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Local Police Information Check
Undergo & Maintain MCFD contracted agency caregiver clearance

CPI

Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention Training, or willingness to obtain

First Aid

Level C w/ CPR, or willingness to obtain
Ability to work flexible hours

Assets:

A valid BC Class 5 driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
Proof of vehicle business insurance of $5 million liability
Clear Driver's Abstract

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to work closely with participants to facilitate sustainable employment, training and/or education
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal skills
Cultural competency
Ability to identify barriers to employment and appropriately address them
Perform job searches and resume writing with participants and other basic employment support as needed
Computer proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting software
Ability to select and screen appropriate participants to put forward to potential employers
Ability to act, engage and support participants through trauma informed lens
Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure participants are set up for long term employment success
Ability to work collaboratively with the Bootstraps Coordinator and other Aunt Leah's staff to incorporate employment and life skills development for participants and connect participants to access employment opportunities
Knowledge and understanding of wraparound supports at Aunt Leah's and the broader community
Attention to detail with an ability to complete documentation accurately

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Promote education and skills development as being key to labour market participation
Provide intake and orientation on the elements and goals of the Bootstraps program
Develop and follow through on Individual Service Plans (ISPs) identifying training needs, key steps, timelines, resources and milestones to sustainable employment or substantive education/training
Support participants complete assessments through Career Cruising selfexploration and planning software
Provide job search assistance and preemployment guidance and coaching
Support participants with overcoming barriers to employment and connect participants to available training and/or employment opportunities to gain valuable work experiences
Coordinate with Aunt Leah's Social Enterprises (Aunt Leah's Thrift Store, Aunt Leah's Christmas Tree Lots, and Aunt Leah's Donation Centre Warehouse) to connect suitable participants to a Youth Training Program to develop employability skills; soft skills development, creating healthy training and employment networks and connections to participate sustainably in the labour market
Support, encourage, and collaborate with participants through developing a trusting relationship and using a traumainformed approach to practice
Help incorporate appropriate and targeted essential skills development through the core modes of Skills for Success
Reading, Writing, Problem Solving, Numeracy, Digital, Creativity and Innovation, Communication, Collaboration and Adaptability
Provide participants with employment sessions which cover the core areas of Career & Occupational Information, Career Decision-Mak