Skills Training Facilitator - Edmonton, Canada - EmployAbilities

EmployAbilities

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Where Ability Meets Opportunity

At EmployAbilities, it is our mission to provide specialized services to individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment by creating opportunities for skill development, education, and employment.

We envision an inclusive society where all people are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to work to their full potential.

Since 1974, we have served people with disabilities, barriers to employment, and employers, and acted as a voice of community advocacy.

Experience and passion have fueled our leadership in developing programs, services, and resources that increase the economic participation and empowerment of people with disabilities and individuals with barriers to employment.

Our services are not about entitlement or compromise, but inclusion and opportunity.

Skills Training Facilitator - Inclusive Career Connections

Job Information
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Location:Edmonton

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Part Time/Full Time:Full Time

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Temporary/Permanent:Temporary

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End Date:October 31, 2023, with a possibility of an extension
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Hours of Work:35 hours/ week

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Salary:
$45,000 to $50,000 annually

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Deadline for Submission:July 25, 2023

EmployAbilities Inclusive Career Connections (ICC) is looking to fill 1 temporary full-time Skills Training Facilitator position. The term of the position is until
October 31, 2023 with a possibility of an extension.

The ICC assist clients with disabilities and medical conditions to enable them to overcome employment barriers and receive the support they need to attain and retain work.

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, this position is responsible for facilitating workshops, in a group or individualized sessions as well as develop course curriculum and skill development sessions to individuals with disabilities to help foster the development of new skills and competencies.

Your Responsibilities:

Facilitate employment readiness and personal development workshops to individuals with disabilities.
Provide individualized assistance and support to clients as required and follow up with clients who are experiencing difficulty.
Provide regular feedback on participants' progress to Employment Coaches, make recommendations about client suitability to move to the next level.
Recommend additional instructional requirements and the most appropriate means of delivery.
Develop and prepare creative instructional materials according to the needs of clients.
Provide certificates to clients who have successfully completed modules and/or workshops.
Provide backup supports for the intake desk.
Represent the agency in a professional manner at all times.
Create and compile workshop evaluations and results.
Timely and accurate data entry into the agency data base
Assist with updating/revising client resumes, conduct mock interviews, provide job search supports.
Perform other duties as required by the Program Supervisor.

Your Qualifications:

Related post secondary education/ certification in facilitation.
Experience in group facilitation.
Experience in training, teaching or adult education.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Experience working with persons with disabilities, barriers to employment or other atrisk population.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a criminal record check, including vulnerable sector check.

Why Join the Team

We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, as well as a company culture that values _
collaboration_, _
innovation_, _
inclusion_, _
compassion, _and _
integrity_.

We provide an inclusive workplace with a highly engaged team that collaborates, supports, recognizes, and celebrates each others' differences.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package with RRSP matching, a professional development allowance, fifteen (15) paid personal days, telework as appropriate, and many additional perks.

What Our Employees Have to Say
- "I love my job and seeing how big of a difference we can make in people's lives. I also am really thankful to have coworkers that genuinely care about one another and support each other."_
- "Not only does EmployAbilities have good values, it demonstrates those values to clients and staff. It is the best environment that I have worked in, where my input is valued and all people are respected. EmployAbilities walks the talk."_
- "I am finally doing what I have always wanted to do as a career. I love the fact I am helping change people's lives one person at a time."_
- "I love EmployAbilities, I've been here a long time because I still get excited when I tell people about EmployAbilities. I feel awesome about the work we do."_

How to Apply

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 3 months

Salary:
$45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits: