Employment 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

EmployAbilities Strive 4 Work program has a new and exciting opportunity

We are looking to recruit a temporary full-time Employment Facilitator to provide employment services to persons with disabilities in the Edmonton and surrounding areas.

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Employment Facilitator is responsible for facilitating the skill development of individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment to pursue and fulfill their employment goals, objectives and aspirations.

Location:
Edmonton and surrounding area (in person - Strive 4 Work Millwood's location)

Part Time/Full Time:
Full Time

Temporary/Permanent:
Temporary

End Date:
March 27, 2026 with the potential for an extension

Hours of Work:35 hours/ week

Salary Range:
$52,780 annually

Deadline for Submission:
February 9, 2024

Key Responsibilities
The Employment Facilitator provides individual employment focused intake and assessment, service plan development, job development

Specific responsibilities include:

Employment Development:

Conduct individual interviews with clients to assist in the identification of appropriate employment goals, employment barriers, and the development of appropriate work experience and job placement strategies.
Match client's transferable skills and interests with available labour market opportunities.
Provide referral to alternative programs, community supports and specialized assessment providers as required.
Facilitate group training including employment preparation, personal life management, job search strategies, and employment retention.
Support clients in the development of action plans to address identified employment barriers, employability, interests and learning needs.
Create and maintain uptodate and accurate files and timely documentation.
Case Management, maintain inhouse data base entries, client service statistics and related documentation in a timely manner.
Create, monitor and revise client action plans based on agreed upon activities, schedule and results.
Assist clients in accessing necessary and appropriate interventions and social supports to realize service plan.
Monitor participant attendance and progress.
Provide oneonone training and job coaching tailored to the needs of the participant on the job following a specific training plan until the participant is selfsufficient and able to perform job duties accurately and effectively without assistance.
Develop and prepare instructional materials to meet the needs of participants.
Research, develop and enhance program curriculum to address changes in technology, the labor market and/or participant needs.
Secure, schedule and support sessions offered by external instructors and guests.
Assist clients with technology needs as required.

Community Involvement

Promote the program to government and nonprofit agencies, local community groups, churches and other ethnic community groups etc.
Represent the Agency and promote available supports, services and programs to the community and other service providers through networking, presentations, conferences, attendance at job fairs and other business events.

Qualifications:

Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Rehabilitation, Social Sciences, Special Education or sufficient experience in a field related to Rehabilitation, Personnel or Career Development.
Previous experience in facilitation, skills training, employment counselling and/or employment development is preferred.
Previous experience working with persons with disabilities, barriers to employment or other atrisk populations is preferred.
Must have knowledge of the Edmonton labour market and its employers
Must have clear understanding of client confidentiality and FOIP
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Must have a valid class 5 driver's license and access to a vehicle.

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

How to Apply

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary:
$52,780.00 per year

Benefits: