Employment Facilitator

Please note this is a CASUAL position._

**About Open Door Group**:
Open Door Group is a non-profit organization that has been serving communities across British Columbia since 1976. Today, we continue to provide tailored employment services to individuals and businesses to build strong workforce ecosystems and thriving communities.

Certified as a Great Place to Work, and ranked as one of the Top 50 Mid-Size Employers in Canada in 2021, we pride ourselves on modeling a culture of authenticity and transparency. Our core values are based on the genuine belief that all individuals have the ability to succeed and are the drivers of their own success, and we aim to support lifelong learning and career success for the people we serve, as well as our employees.

As a Certified Living Wage Employer, Open Door Group strives to offer competitive wages and benefits for our staff. All permanent staff at Open Door Group receive a comprehensive, 100% employer-paid benefits package, a municipal pension plan, and supplemental benefits including earned days off and ongoing professional development. Open Door Group also offers an Employee and Family Assistance program to support the well-being of each of our staff.

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Employment Facilitator improves client employment readiness through referral and follow-up to community referral and through competency-based training. Employment Facilitators support clients to obtain job placements by facilitating and supporting self-marketing job search activities.

***Duties**:
1. Markets employment and training program(s) to prospective clients and employers and develops related promotional materials.

2. Conduct orientations, information sessions, pre-screen, and evaluate client eligibility for programs and services. Supports clients to enroll in government required registration.

3. Provides clients with information regarding available resources within the community, refers to other programs and services as required, and monitors enrolment/progress in those programs.

4. Provide support, direction, and regular contact to clients utilizing the Resource Centre.

5. Ensure clients utilizing the Resource Centre have access to current and updated job search resources and job leads. Support and follow-up clients in their self-marketing job search.

6. Liaises with the program funder, internal staff, and stakeholders to provide and receive information that supports clients/student’s ability to achieve their goals.

7. Teaches student/client and provide coaching using a variety of instructional methodologies to enable the development of skills necessary for increased employability and/or personal independence.

8. Assists clients to become job-ready by arranging for short-term training.

9. Designs curricula and lesson plans for courses such as computer skills, cohort training, job search skills, and essential skills. Modifies lesson plans according to factors such as student/client level, student/client goals and mental health and behavioural barriers.

10. Formally evaluates students/clients in areas such as technical and interpersonal skill development, provides student/clients with feedback, and prepares progress reports.

11. Provide ongoing assessment and evaluation of student/client skill acquisition.

12. Provides input and make recommendations to management on issues such as program evaluation and organizational policies.

13. Maintain adequate levels of supplies. Make recommendations for types of equipment required.

14. Completes and maintains related records and documentation such as student evaluations, attendance records, schedules, wait lists, and job placement results.

15. Perform other related duties as assigned.

**Required Qualifications**:

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**Diploma in human services or instruction.
- Two years recent, related experience in instruction and/or providing job-search assistance.
- Or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
- Demonstrated understanding of the local labour market trends and employment placement opportunities in BC.
- Must pass a criminal record background check.
- As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Open Door Group must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to motivate clients and/or program participants to learn skills and acquire employment.
- Ability to meet deadlines, manage a varied client load, and work under pressure.
- Knowledge and familiarity with educational methodologies and instructional techniques for adults.
- Ability to work in a flexible environment and to work independently.
- Advanced MS Office and database skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative