Facilitator (Jsw)

**Facilitator (JSW)**

**Full-time Opportunity**

**York Region**

**Who we are**: Job Skills’ mission is to elevate the economic and social contributions of individuals and organizations to enrich the vitality of our community.

Job Skills’ vision is to build an inclusive society where all people are ensured equitable opportunities to fulfill their career aspirations and participate fully in the community.

**What we need**: Results-driven individuals who:

- Is inspired by helping people achieve their employment goals
- Has demonstrated experience in communication, formal group presentation & facilitation, coaching, employability/needs assessments, curriculum development, coaching, planning, organizing and follow-up
- Has post-secondary education preferably in Career and Work Counseling, Adult Education and/or a combination of education and relevant work related experience
- Has a certification in at least one of the following would be an asset - Personality Dimensions/Myers Briggs
- Has experience providing employment counselling and workshop facilitation to a diverse client group
- Proven ability to assist clients in all of the employability dimensions
- Has experience using the ACEC model in employability assessments
- Has knowledge of community services, labour market occupational requirements and job search resources
- Has excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and problem solve
- Has experience with proprietary database systems and iCARE
- Has intermediate proficiency in MS Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Must have a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and be flexible regarding assigned work hours and location

**What you will do**: The Facilitator supports the activities of the Job Skills Employment Programs and Services activities by:

- Identifying client barriers to employment and collaborates with clients to develop an action plan
- Developing and delivering curriculum in support of service delivery, evaluating and adjusting accordingly
- Delivering employability assessments, workshops and information sessions to clients in support of their employment goals
- Helping clients collaborate with planning the next step(s) in their own job search process in one-on-one coaching sessions post Modules
- Working with clients to facilitate peer-led support groups around employability and job maintenance
- Maintaining and updating curriculum for workshops/seminars/information sessions for in-house delivery and as part of outreach strategy
- Conducting regular follow up activities post JSW assessment and workshops with clients and documents outcomes with notes in client electronic files
- Researching and compiling labour market and job search information relevant to internationally-trained professionals and trades people
- Collecting all relevant and required client documentation including signed action plans, consent forms and evaluations and enters information into data bases as required
- Participating in developing working relationships with community partners, employment agencies, mentors, trainers, employers to promote Job Skills and its services
- Scheduling client appointments across all five Welcome Centers and programs

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Education/certifications: Post-secondary education, preferably in adult teaching and/or related experience
- 2-4 Years’ experience in the social service sector

COMPETENCIES:

- Oral Communication
- Fostering Teamwork
- Functional, Technical and Organizational Proficiency
- Strategic Thinking
- Self-Confidence
- Coaching
- Client Service Orientation
- Planning and Goal Setting Abilities

**What you will get**: In addition to the satisfaction gained from helping people reach their goals, Job Skills offers:

- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week
- Generous paid time off (including enhanced vacation time off, personal needs time off and an optional 4-day work week, bi-weekly etc.) to encourage work/life balance
- Comprehensive, employer-paid health benefits package (including extended health and dental)
- Defined, employer-matched pension plan
- Professional development opportunities
- A diverse and inclusive workplace
- Free on-site parking

Job Skills is a forward thinking, not-for-profit, charitable organization that is constantly developing or implementing new Programs to help individuals achieve economic independence. In doing so, we aim to contribute to the economic and social viability of our community. We are ethical, client-focused, and performance-oriented and believe in the personal growth of our staff, our community and our clients.

As a Facilitator with Job Skills, you will work for a high performing organization that is dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving their employment goals.

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Fri