Program & Outreach Facilitator - Niagara, Canada - Employment Help Centre

Employment Help Centre

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Niagara, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

What would it be like to work here?

The Employment Help Centre (EHC) - located in Beamsville, Grimsby and Smithville - is a not-for-profit organization providing a full range of employment services and supports to both job seekers and employers.

Funding is managed by Fedcap Canada and provided by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development.

Employment Help Centre continuously strives to provide consistent services while impacting the lives of individuals and building a stronger Niagara West community.

Employment Help Centre can offer:

Competitive wages
Employee Benefits
Employee appreciation programs
Open and inclusive working environment

The Employment Help Centre is seeking a full-time
Program & Outreach Facilitator for Niagara West. Program & Outreach Facilitators will work with clientele to facilitate our Power of Possible workshop series. The Power of Possible workshop is a dynamic and innovative program that includes skills for job seeking, self
- management tools and a structured, active job search curriculum. Self-esteem objectives are built into every activity. Once clientele are employed the Program & Outreach Facilitator would re-engage with the individual to ensure job retention and offer continued supports over the next 365 days. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Manager of Employment Services and in close contact with the rest of the staff to provide professional employment services to the clientele of the Employment Help Centre in accordance with the policies established by the Board of Directors.

Program Facilitation:

Facilitate Power of Possible workshop; both inperson and / or virtually (which will include the use of Smart board and other presentation technology)
Maintain participant engagement throughout the duration of the workshop and ensure that the workshop material is delivered in a way that provides value to all participants
Coordinate with other departments to include other team members for presentations and / or segments of the workshop
Maintaining accurate clients files, including mandatory documentation and follow up plans with clients
Liaise with external agencies & community partners to facilitate referrals and promote EHC services
Meet agency and funder set requirements and guidelines as well as individual targets

Client Outreach:

Collect and manage documentation such as banking information, pay stubs, and employer attestations
Conduct satisfaction survey at various check points throughout the first 365days of employment
Assist clients in maintaining employment by assessing client's needs for retention support and confirm eligibility for financial support
Assist clients in obtaining work related equipment and/or clothing, at times making purchases on behalf of the client and arranging delivery or pick up
Gather and submit client receipts for reimbursement of Job Retention Supports and follow up with client to confirm that they have received their payment
Maintain accurate case notes to document all types of client outreach
Work as part of a team dynamic to share information and provide client updates to the Employment Advisor and Job Development teams
Contribute to monthly individual and team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) while managing a challenging workload through prioritization and effective time management
Work independently within the guidelines of Employment Services
Other duties as assigned
Post-Secondary education in a related field such as Social Service Worker, Adult Education, Career Development, Business Administration or related experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Willingness and ability to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations, and with various individuals or groups to achieve results
Possess high morals and firm principles to develop personal and/or professional credibility so that values and standards are recognized and modeled by others
Accurate record keeping, report writing, well organized and sound analytical skills
Customer service, flexibility, collaboration, team building, impact and influence, relationship building, situational judgment, problem solving
Good understanding of Employment Standards Act, Health and Safety Regulations, Human Rights Code, and WHMIS
Community development work or equivalent experience is an asset
Driver's licence, reliable vehicle and ability to travel within the Niagara Region
Comfortable working in office and from home when necessary

Application Details:

Director.

This job posting is not exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a Program & Outreach Facilitator will be asked to perform from time to time. This list is only a sample; a Program & Outreach Facilitator may be required to perform other duties.