New Opportunities for Work Facilitator

SaskAbilities; Regina; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SaskAbilities is seeking a program coordinator to deliver the New Opportunities for Work (NOW) program in Regina, coordinating individual and group learning to prepare participants with disabilities for competitive employment.

You will facilitate experiential learning, build employer connections for shadowing and mentorships, and support job-search activities while monitoring progress and promoting the NOW program to partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in related human services field (e.g., Education, Sociology, Kinesiology, Psychology, Social Work, etc.) with minimum two years experience.
• Knowledge of training and employment issues for individuals experiencing disability or barriers to employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the NOW Program through individual and group learning to prepare participants for competitive employment.
• Provide a stimulating and creative atmosphere for positive learning and growth.
• Facilitate experiential learning to develop personal, interpersonal, and employability skills including work ethics, job search tools and techniques and employer expectations in a variety of environments (including in-person and workplace settings).
• Build relationships with employers, and develop several job shadows, mentorships, or informational interviews for participants in roles and workplaces of interest.
• Support participants in job search through explorations and applications.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of participants within the classroom and work explorations.
• Promote the NOW Program to other agencies for the purpose of generating referrals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Crisis Intervention

Motivational Interviewing

Counselling skills

Job Coaching

Education

Post-secondary degree in related human services field

Job description

Compensation Pay Class 15 (range of $29.01 to $36.05 per hour) plus benefit package.

Partners in Employment provide supported employment services to individuals who have a goal of employment and experience disability. We focus on recognizing and building upon individual employment strengths and providing support that will enhance employability. The right supports offered at the right time, and the right employment opportunity, equate to successful long-term employment.

This position is responsible for coordinating the delivery of the New Opportunities for Work (NOW) Program which prepares participants for successful employment.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Deliver the NOW Program through individual and group learning to prepare participants for competitive employment.
• Provide a stimulating and creative atmosphere for positive learning and growth.
• Facilitate experiential learning to develop personal, interpersonal, and employability skills including work ethics, job search tools and techniques and employer expectations in a variety of environments (including in-person and workplace settings).
• Build relationships with employers, and develop several job shadows, mentorships, or informational interviews for participants in roles and workplaces of interest.
• Support participants in job search through explorations and applications.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of participants within the classroom and work explorations.
• Promote the NOW Program to other agencies for the purpose of generating referrals.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in related human services field (e.g., Education, Sociology, Kinesiology, Psychology, Social Work, etc.) with minimum two years experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues pertaining to training and employment that people experiencing disability and/or barriers to employment may encounter, including supported employment models.
• Experience with group facilitation of adult learners.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills, empowering people to build independence.
• Effective written and verbal communication, problem solving, time management and organizational skills.
• Experience of and understanding with, Crisis Intervention Practices, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Counselling, and Job Coaching.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.

SaskAbilities is an inclusive organization, welcoming individuals of all abilities. We believe in workplace diversity and we do not discriminate in our employee selection. Race, colour, disability, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation does not play a role in our hiring decisions.