Position: Youth Employment Outreach Worker
Job Status: Term Full time position ending March 31, 2017 with possibility of renewal
Salary Range: $16 -$18 (Group Benefit)
Closing Date: September 2, 2016
Start Date: September 12, 2016  

As Part of our Elmwood Youth Employment Experience (EYEE), the Youth Employment Outreach Worker (YEOW) will provide psycho-social support to youth/individual to succeed at securing sustainable employment

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or certificate in the social services field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience providing short term, and/or crisis counseling to individual who are faced with employment barriers
• Experience in the development, organization, and facilitation of life skills groups
• Experience working in a community based setting in the Inner-city of Winnipeg
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to follow direction and make decisions within the parameters of the job
• Ability to work flexibly in a high stress environment, adapting to the needs of the group/participant
• Knowledge of the resources available in the community to Individual experiencing barriers to employment, homelessness, violence, and/or addictions.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Non-judgmental and accepting attitude
• Basic computer and administrative skills
• Other combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check
• A valid driver’s licence and a vehicle is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Interview participants obtain employment history, educational background, personal skill sets and goals; case history and background information;
• Assist clients to set out SMART Goals and develop plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance;
• Assist participants in accessing and connecting to community resources that will help meet their basic needs including ;
• Prepare intake reports; Counsel clients participating in ECRC’s  program;
• Meet with clients on a regular basis to assess their progress, give support and discuss any difficulties or problems;
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of programs by tracking clients’ behavioral changes and responses to intervention;
• Contact individuals, groups, businesses and agencies through phone calls, letters or in-person visits to recruit people and businesses interested in being involved in the program.
• Develop, implement and maintain a recruitment plan for both participants and participating employers;
• Prepare monthly reports and documentation to fulfill funding obligations;
• Develop and distribute promotional materials, give presentations and orientations about the EYEE program;
• Transportation support for clients requiring other resources to achieve success in the program;
• Provide a positive role model for participants in the program;
• Maintain and update employment database options for future placements
• Perform work place drop-ins at the various businesses that participants will be completing their work experience with.    This occurs bi-week during the 8 week work experience placement.
• Co-ordinate suitable off-site visits and guest speakers for  participants
• Facilitate workshops and group on topic of interest as needed
• Participate in staff meeting and team meetings

Submit Resumes and a cover letter to:

Nina Condo
Executive Director
Elmwood Community Resource Centre
545 Watt St /Winnipeg, MB   R2K 2S2
Fax: 204-982-1723
E-mail: jobs at elmwoodcrc.ca

*No Phone calls and only successful applicants will be contacted to schedule interview times.

SOURCE: Elmwood Community Resource Centre