Reaching E-Quality Employment Services (REES) is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Youth Employment Project Coordinator.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting participant intake interviews and providing information to potential participants about the Youth Employment Project
• Providing support and assistance to consumers regarding issues and barriers to employment
• Identifying and implementing accommodation strategies and tools
• Facilitating classroom sessions, developing resumes and cover letters, and providing assistance with other employment related documentation
• Working cooperatively with other staff members, and providing supervision within the project
• Conducting labour market research and accessing employment information
• Assisting consumers to access resources
• Arranging transportation and accompanying consumers on outings for the purpose of career exploration, accommodation needs, informational interviews, and job interviews
• Maintaining accurate and current documentation and completing regular reports

Skills and Experience Required:

• Several years of experience facilitating employment related programs
• A degree in a relevant discipline or an appropriate combination of education and experience
• Experience working directly with youth, preferably youth with disabilities
• Employment Counselling and assessment skills with the ability to follow through in a timely fashion
• Knowledge of community resources and the local, current labour market
• Excellent problem solving skills with an understanding of barriers to employment
• Knowledge of disability-related employment issues and job accommodation
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with participants, funders, and the general public
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to create correspondence, reports, and marketing materials
• Effective computer skills with knowledge of adaptive technologies for persons with disabilities preferred
• Comfortable working with individuals with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds

Apply in writing to:
Selection Committee, Reaching E-Quality Employment Services
305-1200 Portage Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0T5
info@re-es.org
www.re-es.org
Fax - 947-2932

Deadline for applications: Friday, March 27, 2009

*Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply*