Employment Readiness Coach – Part-Time, Community Placements

Ruth-and-Naomis-Mission; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education and training opportunities

Job summary

Ruth & Naomi's Mission in Chilliwack, BC is looking for an Employment Program Coach to support individuals facing barriers to employment. This part-time role (Thu-Sun) offers hands-on coaching across our Coffee program, Street Team, and community projects to help participants gain skills and confidence for meaningful work.

You'll mentor, coordinate activities, and document progress while fostering a trauma-informed, supportive learning environment that empowers participants to move toward

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)
• Lived or living experience related to mental illness, substance use, recovery, or barriers to employment is valuable; applicants with this experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor participants as they develop workplace skills and employment readiness.
• Support participants in gaining hands-on experience through Ruth's Coffee, Street Team, and other 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

Empathy & coaching

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Driver's license (Class 5)

First Aid & Naloxone training

Job description

Ruth & Naomi's Mission in Chilliwack, BC is looking for an Employment Program Coach to support individuals facing barriers to employment. This part-time role (Thu-Sun) offers hands-on coaching across our Coffee program, Street Team, and community projects to help participants gain skills and confidence for meaningful work.

You'll mentor, coordinate activities, and document progress while fostering a trauma-informed, supportive learning environment that empowers participants to move toward