Workplace Trainer

**Workplace Trainer (position 2 of 2)**:
The Workplace Essential Skills Training (WEST) Program serves adults with disabilities, focusing on: vocational planning; employment preparation; personal management skills for life and work; and job skills for work in the service sector. The program combines classroom learning with hands-on training in work sites.
- Employment Group
- CUPE
- Position Number
- 00707
- Division
- Faculty of Academic and Career Preparation
- Department
- Access Programs Nanaimo
- Campus
- Nanaimo campus
- Location
- Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Appointment Type
- regular part-time
- FTE
- 0.6107
- Workload
- 27 hours per week, 43 weeks per year. Monday to Thursday direct student contact is 9 am to 3 pm with a 1/2 hour unpaid lunch. Hours generally 8:30am - 3:45pm. Annual seasonal break dates will be determined
- Pay Level
- CUPE 12: $37.36 per hour
- Start:

- As soon as possible
- Posting Restrictions
- Bi-weekly staff meetings will adjust schedule that day to an 8 am start to 3:15 pm. Annual vacation will be one week in March and two weeks at the end of the school year before the seasonal break.
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications, Referees/References
- Posted Date
- 18-Sep-2024
- Closing Date
- 25-Sep-2024
- Job Reference
- 2539

**Duties**:
Duties include: seek and secure employer placements and mentors to support group and individual student practicums; coordinate practicums and support students in those practicums; teach group and individual students job tasks at various worksites; accommodate student needs and learning styles for optimum success at worksites; support students to identify and change habits and behaviors that will increase suitability for the workplace; follow evaluation of student progress in employment readiness and suitability, which includes meetings with Chair and caregivers; transport students to workplace and/or ride and mentor students on using public transit; follow WorkSafeBC and VIU protocol.

**Required Qualifications**:
Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Disability Studies, Social Work, Human Services or related field from an appropriately accredited institution. Minimum five years of recent direct experience working with neurodivergent adults. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Demonstrated ability to implement skills-training programs and to deliver effective hands-on vocational training. Demonstrated ability to positively manage challenging behaviors. Proven interpersonal and teamwork skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing. Excelling planning and organizational skills. Experience and proven success in job development, working with employers and community organizations, in acquiring work experience/training placements. Creativity and flexibility in problem-solving. Ability to modify and develop individualized work placements. Ability to develop increasing and appropriate levels of independence with students. Working knowledge of principles of normalizations, inclusion and issues in the workplace for neurodivergent persons. Solid understanding of service-industry employment and skills necessary for employability and success. Ability to establish and maintain effective professional role and boundaries in working with students, colleagues and employers. Ability to represent VIU in the community in a professional manner. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Physical ability to do various tasks, including lifting up to 23 kg (50 lb).

Must be able to accompany students on BC Transit busses and facilitate student learning of bus schedules relevant to their needs.

Must have Foodsafe Level 1.

Upon offer of employment, successful applicant(s) must complete and sign a Consent to a Criminal Record Check form as per the Criminal Records Review Act.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Serving It Right, First Aid, Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities._

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