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As a valued member of the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre (SFBLC) team, you understand and embrace the unique challenges and opportunities involved in the community sector. Your work is rooted in the principles of community development and focused on building strength and engagement in our community. You value the role of collaboration and teamwork, both internally and externally, and will contribute to an inclusive environment where all people are treated with respect and dignity.
The Creating Opportunities Strategy is targeted to low income adults facing barriers to education and/or employment. Participants gain 6 months of work experience at the SFBLC. The Job Developer works directly with program participants and contributes to the operation of the program.
Duties Include:
Provide daily coaching & guidance for participants in their work placements
Provide 1-on-1 support to participants as they work towards their goals
Assist participants with job readiness skills, overcoming barriers, job search strategies, revising resumes, and preparing for job interviews
Facilitate group workshops weekly
Maintain communication with department Supervisors regarding participants progress and workplace behavior
Research current Labor Market Information to ensure curriculum stays relevant to local needs
Maintain & create connections with Employers
Connect participants to other relevant community resources
Work with the Program Assistant on the maintenance of records as required for reporting purposes
Other duties as required
Qualifications & Skills:
Experience working in the community sector
Experience working with marginalized populations
Post-secondary education, or equivalent knowledge and experience
Highly adaptable and flexible
Cross-cultural awareness and understanding
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Finding information
- Computer use
Type of Establishment Experience
- Community-based agency
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Teach clients how to write resumes and prepare for job interviews
- Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
- Counsel workers on work, and career-related issues
- Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings and entry and skill requirements
- Assist clients to develop job readiness skills and job search strategies
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing
- Spreadsheet
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