Vocational Coach and Redpath Facilitator - Dawson Creek, Canada - Obair Economic Society

Description

Obair Economic Society (OES) is seeking applicants to fill the Vocational Coach role at our Dawson Creek office


WHO WE ARE

Since 1987, Obair Economic Society has been serving communities across the Northeast, delivering services and programs that support those with multiple barriers to employment.

Our team is committed to making a positive difference in our communities by delivering vocational training and support services to empower individuals, employers, and communities.

***Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Vocational Coach strives to create a welcoming, accessible, informative, inclusive, and culturally appropriate environment that supports and assists individuals to prepare for, secure, and maintain sustainable employment.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as a Facilitator to deliver the Redpath program and life skills coaching to those experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness in a welcoming way. Program content includes mental health and addictions support and services, life skills, professional skills, Skills for Success, job search skills, career planning, short term certificate training, supported job search, on the job training, and job placement.

Duties include:
- create a safe, welcoming, and calming environment for Participants.
- facilitating the Redpath counselling program.
- provide one on one support to Participants, referring to varies resources including detox, counselling services, and housing providers.
- meet Participants where they are at in their recovery journey using a harm reduction approach.
- provide one on one emotional support for Participants through their recovery journey.
- assist participants in establishing goals and increasing their skill level.
- marketing program for participant referrals.
- delivering group-based workshops.
- maintain positive working relationships and referral processes with partner organizations.
- reporting requirements as per contract.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in related field is an asset.
• Experience working with the homeless is preferred.
• Certified in the Redpath Facilitation Course or willing to complete certification.
• Strong understanding of mental health and addictions
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training and First Aid Certification
• Working knowledge of local recovery meetings and counselling resources
• Combination of education and experience

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Competencies_

• Demonstrated teamwork, motivation, leadership, supervisory skills, and a strong commitment to principles of collaboration.
• Ability to interact with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Must display tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent communication skills: ability to develop and maintain a respectful, collaborative, and productive relationship with clients, colleagues, community, service providers and employers.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Ability to function independently and frequently under pressure, while managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines including participating in resolving and effectively managing stressful situations.
• A proactive approach to problemsolving with strong decisionmaking skills.
• Able to adapt productively to changes in workflow and operational priorities in the work environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team with capacity to take initiative and calmly handle changing circumstances.
• Highly proficient with computers, equipment and technology used to support participants in their job search; MS Office programs, webbased assessment tools, social media platforms, webbased research tools, and webbased learning platforms.
• Strong conflict resolution skills, ability to manage difficult situations and respond effectively to participant complaints and participants in crisis.
• Demonstrates excellent organization and timemanagement skills.

Additional requirements

• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Must consent to a Criminal Record Check.
• Travel may be required, across the Northeast Region of BC.

Wage:
$25/hour


Position Type:
Part time/full time, 20-40 hours / week

This position is dependent on continued program funding.

Obair Economic Society is committed to diversity, inclusion and respect in the workplace and welcomes applicants from all groups who may contribute to the diversity of OES.

We especially encourage applicants of different backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.


How to apply

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Part-time hours: 20-40 per week


Salary:
$25.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3T5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

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