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Employment Development Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

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Edmonton, Canada

1 month ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job description
JTS offers life skills and employment skills development with the end goal of securing employment.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate Life Skills and Employment workshops such as; healthy relationships, resume development, job search strategies, interview techniques & work ethics
Provide Assertive Outreach Support and Engagement with clients
Provide community addictions supports for clients
Create and Maintain student employment database i.e. list of all students and their employment information
Assist Team Lead with gathering stats for proposal purposes
Conduct pre and post program surveys
Recruit employers who are willing to work with the employment programs in various industries and occupations.
Set up job shadow and job placements for clients requiring work experience.
Assist clients with accessing resources for employment purposes i.e. funding for work gear, etc.
Meet with clients oneonone providing counseling and strategies to overcome barriers
Provide updates to team leader and program staff regarding the students i.e. terminations, withdrawals, starts, completions, etc.
Any other program related tasks as directed by Supervisor/Team Lead

Qualification Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Experience working with vulnerable/high risk populations.
Knowledge of the Indigenous culture and language is an asset.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have own vehicle with a 2milliondollar liability insurance coverage
Must have a valid driver's license and willing to obtain a driver abstract
Must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check (within a 6month period from date of completion).

Salary and Benefits