Workshop Facilitator

**_Giving Youth the EDGE on Employment_**

**Title**: Workshop Facilitator

**Reports to**: Program Director - EDGE Cape Breton

**Position Status**: Full time **(Designated - African Nova Scotian)**

**Wage**: $22.00 per hour, 37.5 hours per week

**Location**:Sydney - YMCA of Cape Breton

**The EDGE - Cape Breton**

The EDGE program is looking for a dynamic self-starter to join our team as a Workshop Facilitator, supporting our innovative youth employment program.

**The YMCA Experience**

The YMCA of Cape Breton is a charitable organization dedicated to the growth of all persons in The YMCA of Cape Breton is one of the largest charities in Nova Scotia and a member of one of the most recognized organizations in the world. Its mission is to build a healthy and caring community by creating opportunities for all people to achieve personal growth in spirit, mind and body. Through building connections with people at all ages and stages of their lives - as well as the broader community - the YMCA of Cape Breton serves over 20,000 people annually.

**Position Summary**

EDGE - Cape Breton offers programming to youth aged 18-26 who face multiple barriers to obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment in our community. A Workshop Facilitator enables group learning sessions designed to lead to enhanced employment related knowledge and skill acquisition. They use Adult Learning Principles to tailor group activities towards meeting career-life planning needs for diverse client groups. It is paramount that the Workshop Facilitator demonstrate cultural humility and embrace inclusive practices, creating a safe and welcoming space for everyone. The Workshop Facilitator will:

- Educate and develop participant skills by facilitating workshops on a range of topics including effective job search strategies, resume and cover letter preparation, networking, life skills, employability skills, etc.;
- Implement instruction techniques that are suitable for a variety of learning styles while maintaining sensitivity to the diverse needs and abilities of participants;
- Evaluate results and outcomes;
- Actively participate in mandatory team meetings, and
- Participate in program and service development that is responsive to the evolving needs of clients - ensuring maximum effectiveness and efficiency.

**Skills and Competencies**
- General _
- Good knowledge of community organizations and referral agencies
- Ability to access and effectively use information and communications technology; conduct research
- Adherence to inclusionary practice, ethical decision making, respect for diversity, confidentiality
- Working knowledge of employment/career related services, programs and interventions
- Facilitation _
- Ability to design, organize and implement group sessions with diverse client groups
- Good understanding of Adult Learning Principles
- Understanding of program evaluation concepts

**Qualifications**
- Degree or post-secondary education in Adult Education or related field of study or a combination of education and work related experience;
- Strong Microsoft Office skills - experience working with cloud computing and collaborative tools (e.g. Teams), considered an asset;
- Experience with audio and video conferencing tools (e.g. Zoom) and course authoring software, considered an asset;
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, competing deadlines and tasks;
- Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment in the handling of confidential information;
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in the resolution of issues, process improvement and evaluation;
- High level of initiative is needed to work independently and respond to unanticipated items;
- Strong communication and presentation skills, and;
- Schedule flexibility to accommodate variations outside of regular business hours, as needed.

**We Offer**
- Participation in Comprehensive Group Benefits and Pension Program
- Individual & Family YMCA Membership
- Strong Work Life Balance Programs (i.e. Paid Personal and Vacation Days, Flex Work Policy)
- Discounted Childcare and Camp Rates
- The YMCA of Cape Breton is an equal opportunity employer._

**Salary**: $22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-07-28