Literacy and Basic Skills

LBS Instructor / Workshop Facilitator
One Part-Time Position and One Supply/On-Call Position
**Start**: October 2, 2024 or earlier
14 Hours per Week; $25.53 per hour
Deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024
**General Job Description**:
The function of this position is to instruct classrooms; supporting adult individuals in a group setting to develop and reach individualized goals by creating curriculum to match their needs based on their goal path (education, employment, independence). The successful applicant will be client centered, a strong facilitator, and experienced in case management with strong administration and digital technology skills. Employment experience in Employment Ontario/Employment Services will be considered a valuable asset as well as experience working in Social Services with an understanding of the OALCF and CaMS.
Typical duties of this position will include, but are not restricted to the following:
Work with multi-barriered, adult individuals, including; LD, DD setting and supporting towards individualized goals
Complete assessments of skills and determine approaches to classroom instruction and direction to how to support Learners in being successful
Create and update Learner Plans according to Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework (OALCF) guidelines while setting/monitoring meaningful and measurable goals
Lead small classrooms of multi-leveled Learners in group and individualized lessons, based on the needs of those learners
Create learning materials, individualized for inside and out of class
Maintain accurate files, documentation and complete administration responsibilities as needed, including; entering and updating case notes, following strict file guidelines, create/update Learner Plans, complete follow up documentation, opening/closing files, completing learner assessments
Use of technologies; MS programs, communicate and keep documentation, video conferencing for distance meetings, using outlook, OneDrive and other online programs;
Collaborate with organizations to network and build relationships
Conduct workshop facilitation to external organizations and clientele
Remain flexible and accept other duties as assigned by the LBS Coordinator
Skills, Qualifications and Education Requirements
Minimum College Diploma in a social services field, adult education (or equivalent)
A minimum of 1-2 years experience in workshop facilitation ideally with multi-barriered individuals with an employment outcome focus
Experience in case management, addressing barriers, goal-setting, and referrals to services
Exceptional customer service skills with a focus on professionalism, partnership development and a positive customer experience
Demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships with clientele, follow up and maintenance of relationships
Be adaptable, flexible and driven to achieve positive personal and team outcomes
Access to a reliable vehicle for semi-regular travel throughout the Niagara Region
Able to obtain a clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check
This position is a temporary contract position from October 2, 2024 (or earlier) to June 2025 with possibility of renewal based on continued funding.
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Voluntary DSBN Confidential Self-Identification Survey
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