Employment Program Coach

Ruth & Naomi's Mission; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid extended health benefits

RRSP matching program

Education and training opportunities

Job summary

Ruth & Naomi's Mission in Chilliwack, BC is seeking an Employment Program Coach to support individuals facing barriers to employment by building workplace skills, confidence, and practical experience.

You’ll mentor participants through hands-on placements at Ruth's Coffee, Street Team, and other community opportunities, coordinate schedules, supervise activities, and help them progress toward sustainable work in our community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals experiencing barriers to employment.
• Experience supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, mental health challenges, or other complex life circumstances.
• Coaching, mentoring, employment support, or vocational rehabilitation experience.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• First Aid, Naloxone, and De-escalation Training (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor participants as they develop workplace skills and employment readiness.
• Support participants in gaining hands-on experience through Ruth's Coffee, the Street Team, and other employment placements.
• Coordinate Street Team activities, schedules, and daily logistics.
• Supervise participants during community-based work experiences.
• Build positive relationships with participants, staff, businesses, and community partners.
• Support employment readiness workshops and participant development.
• Monitor participant progress and maintain accurate documentation.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed learning environment.

Skills

Barrier to employment

Homelessness support

Coaching

Communication

Driver's Licence

First Aid/Naloxone

Job description

Employment Program Coach

Chilliwack, BC | Full-Time
$28.84 per hour

Ruth & Naomi's Mission is seeking a compassionate, engaging, and motivated Employment Program Coach to support individuals experiencing barriers to employment as they build the skills, confidence, and experience needed to move toward meaningful and sustainable employment.

Working as part of our Employment Program team, you'll coach and mentor participants through hands-on work placements across Ruth's Coffee, our Street Team initiative, community projects, and other employment opportunities. If you're passionate about empowering others, building relationships, and seeing people succeed, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Coach and mentor participants as they develop workplace skills and employment readiness
• Support participants in gaining hands-on experience through Ruth's Coffee, the Street Team, and other employment placements
• Coordinate Street Team activities, schedules, and daily logistics
• Supervise participants during community-based work experiences
• Build positive relationships with participants, staff, businesses, and community partners
• Support employment readiness workshops and participant development
• Monitor participant progress and maintain accurate documentation
• Foster a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed learning environment

What You'll Bring

• Experience working with individuals experiencing barriers to employment
• Experience supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, mental health challenges, or other complex life circumstances
• Coaching, mentoring, employment support, or vocational rehabilitation experience
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
• First Aid, Naloxone, and De-escalation Training (or willingness to obtain)

Lived or living experience related to mental illness, substance use, recovery, or barriers to employment is considered a valuable form of expertise. Individuals with this experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

• $28.84 per hour
• Employer-paid extended health benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Education and training opportunities

Why Join Us?

At Ruth & Naomi's Mission, we believe employment can be a powerful pathway toward confidence, stability, and hope. As an Employment Program Coach, you'll have the opportunity to walk alongside participants as they develop new skills, overcome barriers, and take meaningful steps toward their employment goals—all while making a lasting impact in our community.