Facilitator (Mobile)

**Facilitator (Mobile)**

**Full-time Opportunity**

**York Region**

**Who we are**: Job Skills offers employment solutions connecting the skills of job seekers with the needs of employers to create a more vibrant community.

**What we need**: Results-driven individuals who:

- Are inspired by helping people achieve their employment goals
- Have demonstrated experience in _communication, formal group presentation & facilitation, coaching, employability/needs assessments, curriculum development, planning, organizing and follow-up_
- Have solid knowledge of all facets of job search and career development including the current Canadian labour market, Canadian workplace practices, job search strategies and techniques
- Have experience working with clients with barriers as well as persons with disabilities
- Are outgoing and experienced in engaging clients through outreach and has the ability to build relationships with community partners
- Have excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and problem solve
- Have certification in Life Skills Coaching and Personality Dimensions considered an asset
- Have intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint
- Have a valid Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

**What you will do**: The Facilitator supports the activities of the Job Skills Employment Programs and Services activities by:

- Developing and delivering curriculum in support of service delivery, evaluating and adjusting accordingly
- Providing individual coaching as necessary to participants
- Working with clients to facilitate peer-lead support groups around employability and job search and job maintenance issues
- Facilitating employability workshops and offering tailored 1-1 mock interviews and resume reviews to support individual career development
- Assisting in delivering outreach and marketing activities/strategy within the community and participating in community activities and job fairs
- Participating in developing working relationships with community partners, employment agencies, mentors, trainers, employers to promote Job Skills and its services; networking with community and employment agencies as required
- Conducting outreach to clients and employers as necessary
- Developing monthly summary reports and completing other administrative duties as necessary including budget tracking for purchase orders such as client binders and supplies
- Maintaining accurate, up-to-date, documentation of client workshop activities
- Researching and analyzing current and future job market trends that are relevant to the client base
- Collecting, summarizing and reporting customer satisfaction surveys for workshop activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Education/certifications: Post-secondary education, preferably in adult teaching and/or related experience
- 2-4 Years’ experience in the social service sector

COMPETENCIES:

- Oral Communication
- Fostering Teamwork
- Functional, Technical and Organizational Proficiency
- Strategic Thinking
- Self-Confidence
- Coaching
- Client Service Orientation
- Planning and Goal Setting Abilities

**What you will get**: In addition to the satisfaction gained from helping people reach their goals, Job Skills offers:

- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week
- Generous paid time off (including enhanced vacation time off, personal needs time off and an optional 4-day work week, bi-weekly etc.) to encourage work/life balance
- Comprehensive, employer-paid health benefits package (including extended health and dental)
- Defined, employer-matched pension plan
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development opportunities
- A diverse and inclusive workplace
- Free on-site parking

Job Skills is a forward thinking, not-for-profit, charitable organization that is constantly developing or implementing new Programs to help individuals achieve economic independence. In doing so, we aim to contribute to the economic and social viability of our community. We are ethical, client-focused, and performance-oriented and believe in the personal growth of our staff, our community and our clients.

As a Facilitator with Job Skills, you will work for a high performing organization that is dedicated to assisting individuals in achieving their employment goals.

**Please reply in confidence by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024**

**JOB SKILLS Hiring Committee**

**Job Reference Number: MES040731**

**14-130 Davis Drive, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 2N1**

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Are you willing to travel throughout York Region to our 3 offices (Markham, Stouffville & Keswick) weekly?

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)

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