Youth Employment Specialist

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Pacific Community Resources Society Full time

**Youth Employment Specialist**:
**Baristas Training Program**:
**6 Months Term Full-Time (35 hours/week) (Grid 13)**:
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. Our vision is to see _everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities_. Our strong agency values of advocacy, diversity and inclusion, empowerment, service excellence, stewardship, and well-being guide us in our work with participants and how we support our diverse staff. We place a high value on work-life balance. This is demonstrated through our compensation and comprehensive/fully employer-paid benefits package, including extended health and dental, sick leave, Municipal Pension, and flexible work options for many positions. Our Employee Family Assistance Program has a full preventative health program including nutrition awareness, stress reduction, and tools to assist our staff with maintaining a work-life balance. We take care of our people who care for the people we serve.

**Position Summary**:
Pacific Community Resources Society is seeking a Youth Employment Specialist for the Baristas Training Program who will also provide support to other PCRS employment programs. The position is responsible for employment counselling of program participants, organizing and delivering life and employability skills workshops, supporting participants in their employment across the Lower Mainland, and promoting the program within the community. Additionally, they will take part in community events and liaise with stakeholders and funders of the program.

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.

**Academic and Job Experience Required**:

- 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.

**Basic Requirements**:

- Criminal Record Check including the vulnerable sector.
- Proof of being fully Vaccinated for Covid19
- Standard first aid certificate and CPR
- Valid Driver license and vehicle with business insurance (Paid Mileage)

**Desired Requirements**:

- 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.

**IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR**:
Tomoko Cerf, Manager, Youth & Community Employment

**Salary Range: $27.81/hour - $29.00/hour, Plus benefit package (100% employer-paid)**:
**Closing Date: Friday, 24 February 2023, at 4:30 p.m.**:

- Offer of employment is conditional upon the applicant providing us with proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19_

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