Employment Facilitator, Job Quest
(Posted: August 28th, 2024 – September 11th, 2024)
Job ID #: 24082-JQ-EF-Youth
Position: Employment Facilitator - Youth
Byrne Creek Community School and ISSof BC WC
Temporary Part-Time position (Hybrid) at 15 hours per week.
Starting on September 1st, 2024 until March 31st, 2025
Interested applicants can apply to this position in conjunction with Job ID # 24081-JQ-EF to make it a full-time position until the end of March 31,2025
At ISSof BC we believe in:
v Working with purpose
v We aspire to improve
v We cultivate belonging
v We are genuine
Why choose us!
Join ISSof BC, one of the largest and first newcomer and refugee agencies in Canada. As well as being a values-driven organization, we pride ourselves on diversity, inclusion, innovation, and transparency. You can make lifelong friends and connections when you join our family. What's more, we also have multiple locations and offer flexible working and shorter working weeks than most organizations.
Summary:
The Burnaby School District’s Immigrant Youth in School Program requires a community partner to
support the district in meeting the employment needs of vulnerable multi-barrier newcomer students in programs at Byrne Creek Secondary School and other secondary school/s where the need is apparent.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting and empowering youths by providing essential career guidance and fostering meaningful connections between students and employers. This includes setting up one-on-one meetings with youth to assess their assets, employment needs, community involvement and support, as well as employment skills and training. Additionally, the candidate will facilitate the development of realistic personal action plans for the youth clients' employment or further training. The role involves monitoring clients' progress, providing follow-up counseling and support until the action plan is completed, and preparing prescribed reports for each client. The candidate will also produce resumes and letters of application as needed, and contribute to client recruitment, program marketing, and project evaluation activities.
Reports to the Senior Manager, Job Quest Program
How You’ll Make a Difference
· Builds and maintains positive relationships with Settlement Workers in School, Burnaby School Board Staff, ISSof BC Staff, prospective employers, resource persons, community agencies and educational institutions
· Implements case management approach in identifying the youths’ barriers, and working together with SWIS, school staff, and stake holders to address those barriers
· Emphasizes interactive learning approach in order to keep students’ engagement at the highest level possible
· Takes a patient and kind approach to build positive rapport with multi-barriered youth
· Design and conduct engaging youth-focused workshops on resume writing, job interviews, job search techniques, and labor market insights, empowering students with ability to find meaningful career goals.
· Monitors student’s progress and engagement by keeping an updated activity log using Excel
· Participates in building and enhancing youth focused job search curriculum
· Takes creative steps to develop materials that support ESL youth develop skills for engaging with work and volunteering opportunities
· Craft personalized resumes, cover letters, and job applications, effectively presenting youths as valuable asset for employers.
· Facilitates direct and tailored connections between youths and employers, acting as a bridge that connects talent with opportunity.
· Connect students with volunteering opportunities in the community to foster employability skills
· Prepares reports (quarterly and yearly) using Excel and reporting templates to the Program coordinator on the program progress
· Demonstrate flexibility and dedication by working a few hours per week in Burnaby Schools and ISSof BC locations, mainly Vancouver, Welcome Center further extending the reach of support and mentorship.
· Keeps abreast of developments in local labour market and trends in the employment/career counselling area
· Draws resources and staff from ISSof BC as required. i.e. handouts, presentations, feedback from team of Employer Relations Specialists, case discussions with Job Quest Case Managers to serve the youth better.
· Performs other related duties as required.
What you bring
Certificate or diploma in vocational counselling; or Job Finding Club facilitation supplemented by a minimum of 6 months’ employment counselling experience including facilitating workshops. Additional assets include certificates or training in trauma-informed counselling skills, Mental Health First Aid, Skills for Success/Essential Skills, Motivational Interviewing, or other related training and experience acceptable to the employer. An additional language will be an asset.
What Makes You a Change Maker
· Demonstrated knowledge of youth population’s needs and challenges and its overlapping issues and challenges and determine the effective strategies to assist them
· Passionate about providing guidance and mentorship to youth
· Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral English.
· Demonstrated cross-cultural counselling abilities.
· Experienced in developing pre-employment and employment curricula with emphasis on youth needs
· Demonstrated ability to facilitate pre-employment/employment workshops and small groups.
· Knowledge of local labour market issues, especially those related to ESL immigrant clients.
· Demonstrated proficiency in Windows applications, software, and databases.
· Ability to obtain and maintain a clear BC Criminal Record Check.
· Ability to operate related equipment.
· Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
ISSof BC Value Proposition
· Expected Starting Salary: $22.90 - $25.20 * Dependent on education, training, experience, and internal equity. * Wage grids are reviewed annually.
· Paid vacation and other paid leave benefits based on eligibility.
· Employer RRSP contribution at 3% with no required employee contribution. Optional employee RRSP contribution at 1-5% with employer contribution up to 5%.
· Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
· Inclusive Culture: Collaborative peers with a wide range of backgrounds and talents
· Inclusive culture and innovative workplace with opportunity for new approaches.
ISSof BC’s mission and values emphasize inclusivity and recognition of individuals’ unique talents. In recruiting and developing our staff, we see strength in diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. We welcome and encourage applicants who bring new perspectives and experiences to our team.
Applications must include "24082- JQ-EF-Youth " in the subject line and can be sent to: jobs@issbc.org. **All applicants are requested to submit a Cover Letter, outlining their interest in this role, and Resume as a single document in doc or pdf format.
If You are Passionate about Making a Difference Apply Now!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.90-$25.20 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Work Location: In person