Life Skills Facilitator

**Position Summary**

The Life Skills Facilitator will be instrumental in the EmpowerPLUS program, focusing on developing and delivering comprehensive life skills training to youth participants. This role involves facilitating workshops, providing one-on-one support, and collaborating with community partners to ensure participants gain the essential life skills needed for personal and professional success.

**Key Responsibilities**

**1. Program Development and Delivery**
- Design and implement a curriculum that covers essential life skills, including financial literacy, communication, conflict resolution, time management, and other relevant areas.
- Facilitate engaging and interactive workshops, ensuring content is accessible and relevant to youth from diverse backgrounds.
- Utilize various teaching methods and materials to cater to different learning styles and needs**.**

**2. Participant Support**
- Conduct individual assessments to identify each participant's strengths, needs, and goals.
- Develop personalized life skills development plans for each participant, in collaboration with the Lead Employment Coordinator.

**3. Collaboration and Partnership**
- Work closely with other program staff, including the Employment Coordinator, to ensure a holistic approach to participant support.
- Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to enhance program offerings.
- Coordinate guest speakers, external workshops, and additional resources to complement the life skills curriculum.

**4. Monitoring and Evaluation**
- Track and document participant progress, including skill acquisition and personal development milestones.
- Collect and analyze feedback from participants to continually improve program content and delivery methods.
- Assist in preparing reports for program evaluation and stakeholder presentations.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, education, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in facilitating life skills training, youth programming, or a related area.
- Strong understanding of the challenges faced by youth, particularly those from marginalized communities.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with database management.
- Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

**Preferred Skills and Attributes**
- Experience working with Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities, racialized youth, immigrant youth, and refugee youth.
- Knowledge of local resources and support services available to youth.
- Familiarity with experiential learning and trauma-informed care approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders.

**Working Conditions**
- May need to adhere to strict confidentiality protocols when dealing with sensitive client information.
- Full-time position with occasional evening and weekend work required.
- Travel within Central Alberta for participant meetings, workshops, and community events**.**:
Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Application question(s):

- 1.Do you have experience facilitating workshops or programs for youth or young adults (ages 15-30)?

☐ Yes

☐ No 2.How many years of experience do you have in group facilitation or instructional roles?

☐ None

☐ Less than 1 year

☐ 1-3 years

☐ 3+ years 3.Please briefly describe one youth-focused workshop or program you've delivered or supported. (Short answer)

Work Location: In person