Indigenous Youth Employment Coach (Temp)

Kamloops Y; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation and paid sick时间

Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home

Eligibility for Extended Medical and

Job summary

YMCA BC seeks an Employment Coach for a temporary, full-time role at the Downtown YMCA in Kamloops, BC. You will conduct needs assessments, provide individualized guidance, and connect participants to local employers and training opportunities.

You will collaborate with community partners to build inclusive pathways for Indigenous youth, emphasizing skill development, job readiness, and supportive services within a culturally responsive program.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in a related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Experience working with youth or persons facing barriers due to complex needs
• CDP or related certification is an asset
• Experience with developing and facilitating community-based programming and services
• Strong facilitation skills with proven experience in developing curriculum in life, employability and computer skills within an employment program setting
• Awareness of local youth resources and willingness to develop community supports
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and multi-task in high demand environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer proficiency – Adobe, DocuSign, Salesforce and Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook and SharePoint
• High degree of independence and initiative within a team environment
• Proven responsibility to coordinate tasks and work as part of a team
• Emergency First Aid/CPR-C Certificate required, can be obtained within 30 days of start date
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities in Kamloops and surrounding areas
• Initiates and maintains on-going contacts with a variety of business and industry representatives
• Makes cold calls to potential employers
• Coordinates and supports connection to potential employment for program participants
• Locates jobs for participants who have successfully completed the program
• Provides labour market and community resource information
• Organizes and holds job fairs and employer events, virtually and in person

Job description

YMCA BC seeks an Employment Coach for a temporary, full-time role at the Downtown YMCA in Kamloops, BC. You will conduct needs assessments, provide individualized guidance, and connect participants to local employers and training opportunities.

You will collaborate with community partners to build inclusive pathways for Indigenous youth, emphasizing skill development, job readiness, and supportive services within a culturally responsive program.