New Opportunities for Work Facilitator, Regina

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.