Program Instructor (YES-STAIY)

Autism Services; Regina; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Regina Immigrant Women Centre (RIWC) is recruiting for the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy to Advance Immigrant Youth (YES-STAIY) under the YESS initiative. The role involves preparing course outlines, delivering in-class instruction, and developing outcomes to support newcomer youth into the labor market.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years teaching diverse populations, with strong knowledge of adult learning and multicultural perspectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 1-2 years related experience teaching diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of Saskatchewan/local labour market initiatives and Employment Standards.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and methods.
• Knowledge of multicultural beliefs, values and perspectives.
• Knowledge of youth career counseling and assessment methods.
• Working knowledge of computer-based software programs.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; capable of working with minimal guidance and strict timelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outlines and lesson plans focused on business communication, interviewing, resume writing, job searching and financial literacy.
• Revise curriculum outlines, syllabus, and hand-outs; update exercises and presentations.
• Provide in-class instruction and skills training for youth.
• Develop and implement student learning outcomes.
• Conduct follow-up, evaluation, and activity reports for each youth and funders.
• Monitor progress of clients with the Job Developer and assist with interview prep.
• Document and assess students for reporting to Manager and Funders.
• Support YES-STAIY Job Developer to ensure clients are employable and ready for labor market.
• Participate in wellness drop-in sessions to maximize placement outcomes.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Multicultural knowledge

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

1–2 years teaching diverse student populations

Tools

Computer-based software

Job description

Regina Immigrant Women Centre (RIWC) is recruiting for its program: Youth Employment and Skills Strategy to Advance Immigrant Youth (YES-STAIY)- under the Employment and Social Development Canadas (ESDC) Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS).

• Prepare course outlines, to include course-specific lesson plans that meet instructional objectives focusing on business communication, interviewing skills, resume and cover letter writing, job searching and financial literacy;
• Revise curriculum outlines, syllabus, lesson plans, hand-outs, exercises and presentations;
• Provide in class course-specific instruction and skills training;
• Develop and implement student learning outcomes;
• Conduct the follow-up, evaluation process, and activity reports for each youth and supporting the youth where needed;
• Monitor the progress of clients with the Job Developer;
• Perform interview preps with the participants
• Document and assess the students for reporting to Manager, ED and Funders;
• Provide support to the YES-STAIY Job Developer to ensure clients are employable and ready for the labor market;
• Participate in the follow-up / wellness drop in sessions to ensure clients are getting the best from their placement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelors degree and 1-2 years related experience teaching diverse student populations, especially newcomer and immigrant students
• Knowledge of the current Saskatchewan/local labour market initiatives and Employment Standards
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and methods
• Knowledge of multi-cultural beliefs, values and perspectives
• Knowledge of methods, theories, and approaches related to Youth career counseling and assessment
• Working knowledge of computer-based software programs
• Strong organizational skills, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to work with minimum guidance and under strict timelines