Youth Employment Facilitator

**Hi. We’re Trellis.**

Trellis works with young people, adults, families, and communities to unlock their potential and support their growth. We are focused on generational change by providing a spectrum of services for people of all backgrounds, including those with complex needs. Our programs improve access to resources, develop family and community supports and build people’s capacity to deal with life’s challenges.

With our support, people from all walks of life are empowered to move beyond systemic barriers, cultivate great outcomes and reach their full potential. We’re Trellis - and we’re always growing

**Our Values**

Our values not only define who we are but also support Trellis to achieve our vision of everyone reaching their full potential.
- ** Courage**: We willingly embrace growth, and don’t see it as optional
- ** Empathy**: We relentlessly care about the growth of others and won’t let anyone go unsupported
- ** Learning**: We choose to grow through uncertainty, even when the status quo feels easier
- ** Impact**: We go beyond what seems doable and prove that growth is possible.

**Our Commitments**

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where everyone is welcomed. We believe in creating a workplace that celebrates diversity of our teams, our program participants and reflects the communities we serve.

We are committed to active reconciliation in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 calls to action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Reconciliation is a highly valued and integrated part of our culture and work. Trellis’ reconciliation journey is intentional with meaningful engagement from team members both collectively and as individuals.

**What Trellis Offers**

We provide people with meaningful work and are committed to offering equitable total compensation to all staff. This includes the following benefits:

- Flexible Health & Wellness Benefits
- RRSP Group Savings Plan
- Free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Wellness Days and your Work Anniversary off
- Ability to swap statutory holidays for other days of importance to you
- Consistent Training & Development Opportunities
- Diversity and Inclusion embedded into everyday practice.

**The Role: Employment Facilitator (Full-time)**

The Employment Facilitator is responsible for planning and implementing opportunities and activities that focus on employment to promote self-sufficiency, independence and the successful integration of immigrant to Calgary. These opportunities and activities include but are not limited to, employment skills workshops, resume and cover letter building support, interview prep and practice, employment searching, education of Canadian and Alberta labor laws, navigating appropriate workplace dress, work experience programs, language and social norms. The Employment Facilitator will support youth and adults both one on one and in group settings.

**Key Tasks & Responsibilities**:

- Create and conduct outreach and awareness raising presentations for schools, external committee meetings, companies, and other community partners.
- Assist in the design of innovative, engaging, low barrier employment programs that encourage and support successful integration and meet the needs of immigrant youth in Calgary.
- Deliver ongoing skill development and employment training sessions.
- Using community partnerships, establish multiple sites where programs can be delivered that are accessible to immigrant youth.
- Bring in guest employment related facilitators to run specific employment programs periodically.
- Deliver programs with a culturally aware and strength-based lens to facilitate self-sufficiency.
- Be a liaison with families and provide translation when necessary.
- Support and encourage the individual’s natural support network.
- Provide referrals to other Trellis supports and external services when appropriate.
- Other duties as required.

**Outcome Reporting and Data Management**
- Responsible for collecting necessary documents for service provision including immigration information and all intake information as required by Trellis.
- Responsible for monthly reporting including icare data entry, success stories, activity summaries, and all reporting required by the manager.
- Collection of surveys and feedback from participants.

**Knowledge & Skills Expectations**
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Social Work, Education, Child and Youth Care, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Intercultural Studies, or a related discipline with a concentration on cultural studies.
- Teaching English as a Second Language training will be considered an asset.
- 1-3 years experience in working with immigrant youth and/or populations in a community setting.
- Culturally competent with an understanding of the immigration process and issues affecting immigrants a