About this role
When applying please include competition number 2026-126-PFR-01 in the email subject line. 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 Drivers Licence and access to a reliable vehicle. Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.