Impactful Employment Coach & Mentor

Ruth-and-Naomis-Mission; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; 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 is seeking an Employment Program Coach in Chilliwack, BC. The role supports individuals facing barriers to employment, guiding them through hands-on placements at Ruth's Coffee, the Street Team, and community projects.

This full-time position offers meaningful work and opportunities to build confidence and skills. You'll mentor participants, coordinate activities, and help learners progress toward sustainable employment while maintaining a supportive, trauma-informed

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor participants as they develop workplace skills and employment readiness.
• Help participants gain 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 documentation.
• Foster a safe, respectful, trauma-informed learning environment.

Skills

Barriers to employment experience

Homelessness experience

Poverty experience

Addiction experience

Mental health experience

Complex life circumstances

Coaching

Mentoring

Employment support

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Driver's license

First Aid

Naloxone

De-escalation training

Job description

Ruth & Naomi's Mission is seeking an Employment Program Coach in Chilliwack, BC. The role supports individuals facing barriers to employment, guiding them through hands-on placements at Ruth's Coffee, the Street Team, and community projects.

This full-time position offers meaningful work and opportunities to build confidence and skills. You'll mentor participants, coordinate activities, and help learners progress toward sustainable employment while maintaining a supportive, trauma-informed