Building Youth Connections

**Hi. We're Trellis.**

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

Trellis Society is focused on futures to provide a continuum of services to people from all backgrounds, including those with complex needs. Trellis meets people where they are in their journeys, whether they're growing up strong, aspiring to achieve life goals or turning over a new leaf. With our support, people from all walks of life are empowered to reach their potential and move beyond systemic barriers and cultivate great outcomes.

Our programs focus on improving access to resources, developing family and community supports and building people's capacity to deal with life's challenges. At Trellis we work with children, youth, adults, families and communities to unearth their potential and support their growth.

**Our Values**:
We define who we are through living our values to achieve our vision to support everyone reach 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.

The resounding impact we have on individuals and communities is thanks to our network of passionate, open minded and dedicated staff who are committed to the work they do everyday. We are looking for people who are eager to make an impact, while continuing to grow their expertise.

**We're Trellis - always growing and we're looking for passionate people who want to grow with Trellis**

**The Team**:Building Youth Connections

**The Role**:Employment and Community Connections Facilitator - Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

**What You'll Bring to The Role**:

- Degree/Diploma in Human Services or equivalent lived experience
- 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 and refugees including the impact of racism and discrimination of young newcomers
- Multilingual ability or TESL training considered an asset
- Able to provide a clear Criminal Record check with vulnerable sector search and Child Intervention Record Check
- Valid driver's license, driver's abstract and reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance
- Flexibility in working evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet youth needs
- Current Standard First Aid / Basic Rescuer CPR
- Training in natural supports framework considered an asset

**Tasks & Responsibilities**:

- Design innovative, engaging, low barrier recreation and employment programs that encourage and support successful integration and meet the needs of immigrant youth in Calgary
- Engage with youth and participate in employment, recreational and community-based activities
- Create strong working relationships with stakeholders combined with research on immigrant youth, determine needs of population
- Deliver programs with a culturally aware and strength-based lens to facilitate self-sufficiency
- Liaise and connect with Community Hub partners to understand and respond to youth needs within and surrounding the Genesis Centre
- Create and distribute engaging collateral for programming
- Provide appropriate referrals to settlement partners and Trellis continuum
- Create and conduct outreach and awareness raising presentations with schools and community-based partners
- Ensure data entry including administrative duties for program are inputted and up to date
- Reduce barriers to access programs by providing transportation and other support when necessary

**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
- Consistent Training & Development Opportunities
- Diversity and Inclusion embedded into everyday practice.
- A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training

**Our Commitment**:
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 a safe work environmen