Community Connections Instructor- Immigrant Services

3 months ago

Powell River, Canada Lift Community Services Full time

Lift Community Services focuses on helping all people thrive in the qathet region by reducing inequities and by providing support and advocacy for anyone who needs it. Our vision is a welcoming, inclusive, and diversity-affirming community that is free of poverty and full of heart.

The Community Resources Programs (currently CRC, Family Programs, Food Programs, Immigrant Services, and Literacy Programs) provide specialized centres for the community to access support and achieve Lift’s vision.

Lift Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

**The Position**

Under the direction of with the Immigrant Services Co-Lead and the Community Resources Manager, the Community Connections Instructor is responsible for the coordination & facilitation of community connections groups (e.g. Service-Learning Group); and employment/post-secondary orientations & job-search support. The Community Connections Instructor also provides support for other group activities, education programs, & events, and the daily maintenance & atmosphere of the Lift Immigrant Welcome Centre.

**Overview**
- **Hours**: 20 hours per week
- **Hourly Wage**:$23.15
- **Work Site**:Immigrant Welcome Centre reporting to the Co-Lead - Immigrant Services
- **Benefits: Optional c**ompetitive extended health benefits and an up to 4% matching RSP plan
- **Start Date: November 1, 2024**:

- **Closing Date**:Open until filled
- **To Apply**:Submit a self-designed resume and cover letter

**Key Tasks and Competencies**
- Coordination, planning, networking, facilitation for group sessions and toward group goals
- Teaches language, communication skills, and approaches to equity, diversity & inclusion awareness and networking
- Introduces local community resources, services & programs
- Lesson material review & development in collaboration with the co-lead
- Develops relationships with community service providers, creating opportunities for clients
- Facilitates toward a client-led group
- Provides support for other education programs, events, group activities, outings, & community connection activities as needed
- Participates in staff support for Cooking Club/Family Group
- Contributes to the maintenance of a welcoming, professional, safe, & sanitary environment
- Provides individual & group orientations & support for:
- Job search skills, including resume & cover letter development, interview roleplays, and finding opportunities
- Exploration of career path options
- Education & support for employment issues
- Employment-related orientations
- Post-secondary and adult basic education options
- Credential evaluation
- Certification requirements for regulated professions
- Newcomer employment support programs such as Career Paths and IEC-BC

**Qualifications**
- Diploma with training in Education
- Minimum 3 years' experience working with ESL students or ESL newcomers
- ESL Teaching or tutoring experience
- Familiarity with/knowledge of community services and resources for individuals and families

**Skills and Abilities**
- Cultural sensitivity and non-judgemental attitude
- Written and verbal command of English
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to plan and organize activities for adults
- Computer literacy including Microsoft Word, spreadsheets, & Zoom
- Requires Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Record Check clearance.

As an inclusive employer, we would like to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible. Please contact us to let us know how we can best support you.

**_ We live and work on the homelands and territories of the _**_Tla’amin People. We honour the land, the Tla’amin People, and their treaty and continually seek to strengthen our relationship and responsibilities to them as guests in the territory._

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