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YMCA of Southern Interior BC; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is seeking a dedicated individual to support employment programs by creating job opportunities and facilitating training. This role involves working closely with diverse participants and employers to enhance job placement success. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a commitment to the YMCA's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-motivated, ability to follow directions and take initiative.
• Open-minded, flexible, and thrives on teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Create opportunities for employment through job placements and training.
• Coordinate and facilitate training for job retention.
• Attend Career Fairs and employer networking opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Combination of education, training and practical experience in the employment field

Job description

Description

Major Responsibilities and Abilities:

• Create opportunities for employment by being solution oriented, proactively marketing specific clients to specific employers for job placement, including part-time and full-time paid employment placements, job shadowing, informational interviews, and work experience placements.
• Flexible to working differing hours Monday to Friday to meet Employer needs.
• Ability to travel to conduct initial and ongoing Employer on-site visits at multiple community locations.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse needs of participants such as literacy, emotional, social, behavioral and cultural
• Meet annual deliverables for the position related to # of Employers, # of participants, and # of job opportunities.
• Arranging interviews and supporting participants at job interviews as required
• Coordinate and facilitate required training that will support job retention, including on-the-job certifications
• Stay attuned to local community employment related venues and markets trends.
• Utilize relationships to help support the programs with obtaining guest speakers and industry experts
• Regular attendance/presentations at Career Fairs and other employer related networking opportunities
• Provide in-class facilitation and employability skills training as required, to support the success of all employment programs delivered by the YMCA.
• Transition between programs, providing support with participant, classroom setup and takedown, service navigation, participants resource inquiries, and appointments, as needed.

Qualifications:

• A combination of education, training and practical experience in the employment field
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, ability to both follow directions and take initiative
• Must be open-minded, flexible, and thrive on a teamwork approach
• Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values :Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
• Service Orientated :Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
• Relationship Building and Collaboration :Builds positive interactions, listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.

The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust, Safety and Equality:

As part of a trusted charitable organization, you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey, you will be required to:

• Provide 3 references of a professional nature (e.g. Employer, Supervisor or Colleague)
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of color and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.