Employment Readiness Coordinator

6 days ago

Calgary, Canada Calgary Quest School Full time

**POSITION OVERVIEW**_

CFO is seeking an enthusiastic, self-directed, innovative, and collaborative **Employment Readiness Coordinator** to lead the development of our employment readiness programming. This role will develop content, build partnerships with local employers, and provide hands-on support to young adults with developmental disabilities as they prepare for inclusive, community-based employment opportunities.
- **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**_

**Program Development & Delivery**
- Develop employment readiness activities and materials.
- Research and implement evidence-based practices for employment readiness.
- Design and deliver skill-building curriculum and workshops for participants.
- Create partnerships with employment readiness agencies to expand opportunities for participants.
- Research and explore social enterprise partnerships.
- Develop evaluation tools to measure program success and participant outcomes.

**Community & Employer Engagement**
- Build and strengthen partnerships with local employers and community agencies.
- Develop and implement an Employment Partner Engagement Plan.
- Create a Partnership Resource Guide to assist employers in implementing inclusive hiring practices.
- Facilitate community outreach meetings and presentations.

**Training & Support**
- Develop and deliver staff training materials related to employment readiness.
- Provide on-site coaching and support to participants during work experience or internships.
- Work collaboratively with program staff to ensure consistent, person-centred service delivery.

**Monitoring & Reporting**
- Proven ability to produce clear, professional, and well-organized written materials.
- Track program outcomes and prepare summary reports.
- Support ongoing program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education (degree/ diploma) in Disability Studies, Human Services, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in employment readiness, vocational support, or disability services.
- Experience developing and facilitating curriculum or group programming.
- Strong understanding of Calgary’s employment and community resources that support job readiness.
- Experience creating workplace opportunities.
- Excellent documentation skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data organization and analysis.
- Strong understanding of inclusive employment practices and community collaboration.
- Exceptional written, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

**Core Competencies**
- Person-Centred Practice: Values individual strengths, preferences, and goals
- Community Engagement: Builds and sustains partnerships with diverse stakeholders
- Innovation & Initiative: Brings creativity to program design and problem-solving
- Cultural Competence: Demonstrates respect and inclusion for diverse backgrounds and abilities
- Accountability: Follows through on commitments and delivers quality outcomes.

**Work location**: In-person at Calgary Quest Sunalta Campus 1817 10 Ave SW T3C 0K2, Calgary AB. **Conditions of Employment**:

- Criminal Record Check,
- Vulnerable sector,
- Willing to obtain Class 4 license. Reimbursement will be provided for costs related to obtaining the required license once successfully completed.

**Benefits**: We offer a competitive benefits package.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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