Youth Employment Specialist

3 weeks ago

Surrey, Canada Pacific Community Resources Society Full time

**Youth Employment Specialist**

**YESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR NEWCOMERS**

**Term Full-Time (35 hours/week)**

**Grid 13 ($29.96 - $31.24/hour)**

**Closing Date**: December15, 2023, 4:30 PM
- Supervisor: Ines Fernandes

**Opportunity**
- Pacific Community Resources Society is seeking a Youth Employment Specialist for the YESS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR NEWCOMERS who will also provide support to other PCRS employment programs as well as Newton Youth Hub where the program will be based. The position is responsible for employment counselling of program participants, organizing and delivering life and employability skills workshops, supporting participants in their work experience and employment across the Lower Mainland, and promoting the program within the community. Additionally, the position will create new employer connections and take part in community events as well as liaise with stakeholders and funders.

This position will be responsible for meeting the specific targets and outcomes set by the funders, maintaining consistent records and tracking data to report out on the program participants to both funders and PCRS Management. This position has a flexible work schedule which includes the opportunity to work from home. The position requires the ability to work on some evenings and weekends based on participant availability and requires a vehicle to travel to various employment sites. The main program hours are 10am to 6pm Monday to Friday.

**Qualifications**
- B.A. or a degree in a related field; Career development practitioner certificate plus 3 years related experience.

Additionally, this position requires:

- High level of self-motivation and independent thought
- Ability to promote and market the program through building strong connections within the community.
- Strong ability to connect with multi-barriered youth as their job coach.
- Strong facilitation skills that maintain youth interest and motivation
- Computer skills including the use of Microsoft 365 suite.

**Additional Assets**
- Criminal record check including the vulnerable sector.
- Proof of being fully Vaccinated for Covid 19
- Standard first aid certificate and CPR
- Valid Driver license and vehicle with business insurance (Paid Mileage)
- Familiarity with employment assessments
- Motivational interviewing and solution-focused support
- Life and employability coaching as well as understanding the impacts of trauma, addictions, & family systems.
- Training and experience using database software to maintain accurate client records.
- Understanding and working with the complex needs of participants who are new to Canada

**Who We Are**
- Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.

**Our Vision** - Everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities

**Our Mission** - To inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration.

**Our Values** - Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Service Excellence, Stewardship, Well-being
- We are grateful to operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷm əθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Qw'?ntl'en (Kwantlen), se’mya’me (Semiahmoo), sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen), q̓ic̓əy (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Coquitlam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), máthxwi (Matsqui) and Stó:lō Nations.

**We Offer**
- Equitable Base Pay
- Generous paid vacation time, personal time, sick time; additional paid time off for life events
- Additional paid holidays, ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day *
- Extended health, prescription, dental & vision care plan, with 100% Employer-Paid Premiums*
- Disability and Life Insurance Coverage *
- Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling *
- Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions *
- Flexible schedules and earned time off program *
- Full-day agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations
- In-house digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development
- Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, EDI, etc.
- _ Eligibility will vary depending on terms and role requirements - details for this posting will be provided on request._

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