Employment Coach, Ecea Training Program

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada YMCA BC Full time

**Date Posted**: November 15, 2024

**Position Title**: Employment Coach, ECEA Training Program

**Location**: Robert Lee YMCA (955 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y2)

**Terms**:Temporary, Full-time

**Start Date**:As soon as possible

**End Date**:March 31, 2025 (possibility of extension contingent on funding)

**Hours**: 35 hours per week, Hybrid Setting

**Salary**: $53,000 - $ 59,000 annually

**Reports to**: Supervisor, Employment Programs

**Benefits**:Full group benefits; YMCA Staff Membership; paid vacation and sick days

**Situation**:
YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

Since January 2023, YMCA of Northern British Columbia, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver are officially one association, with one mission to strengthen our impact for communities across British Columbia. We are YMCA BC - Even Stronger Together. This transition marks a new chapter in our long-standing history of building communities, transforming lives, and connecting people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, to unique opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their potential.

At the YMCA BC, people are our greatest asset, and we are proud to be an employer of choice. Working at the YMCA BC means you are part of a fun, positive team in an environment of honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, and inclusivity. We are committed to providing our community with the support it needs to thrive through employment, youth services, and programming for families and seniors. We believe a vibrant, healthy community is one in which everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection.

**Nature and Scope**:
The YMCA Employment Programs provide flexible and holistic services to support participants to develop the skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition to the labour market.

The Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA) Program is an employment and training program designed to support youth, 18-29, develop fundamental life, social and employability skills, training, and certification to become an ECEA. This occurs through a multi-phased program beginning with a series of in-persona nd virtual workshops and training sessions, including practicum placements within a childcare facility, and in-person ECEA course run through a post-secondary partner.

This position has the primary responsibility of working directly with participants to deliver workshops and set up practicum opportunities, providing on-going follow-up supports. The position will also involve outreach to the community in order to promote and recruit participants, networking, and establishing new connections with businesses in order to develop employment opportunities as participants begin working. The work environment is fast-paced and sees regular communication with Employment Coaches, Admin Staff, and Program Supervisor.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Coordinates participant recruitment and screening process, assessing their work readiness and fit for the program
- Facilitate life, employability, job maintenance, social and wellness workshops
- Communicate and organize practicum placements with YMCA childcare facilities
- Create program schedule and connect with guest speakers to book them or workshops
- Conduct weekly 1-1 check-ins with participants and arrange follow up meetings to support and track employment progress
- Connect with participant supports to provide wrap around programming
- Effectively respond to crisis and implement behavioral management strategies
- Develop and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders including referral agencies and community organizations, government agencies, and businesses/employer community
- Conduct outreach in order to engage and recruit suitable participants
- Recruit potential employers for work opportunities for participants
- Provide follow up support to program participants who have completed the program and collect proof of employment
- Maintain accurate case notes, reports and statistical information using Salesforce CRM
- Travel occasionally required

**Qualifications/Experience**:

- Post-Secondary Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in a related discipline, or equivalent work experience
- CDP or related certification is an asset
- Experience working in a childcare setting or working with children
- Established relationships within the local business community and proven track record in employment placement recruitment
- Experience with developing and facilitating community based programming and services
- Strong facilitation skills with proven experience in developing curriculum in life, employability and computer skills within an employment program setting
- Experience leading pre-employment and career informa

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