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Workshop Facilitator - PTP-Adult Learning and Employment Programs

Aug 13, 2024
Old Toronto, Ontario
Program Descriptions

Choices is a 12-week program for OW clients with literacy as a barrier to employment who need assistance in developing an Individual Plan of Action. The program includes weekly workshops on a variety of topics, pre- and post- academic testing and assessments, employment focused inventories, as well as one-on-one counselling, guidance and support. All components will inform and guide the development of a Final Individual Plan of Action for each participant.

Facilitator Position

You will be responsible for the following activities:
  • Overseeing all aspects of workshop delivery in person or via video conferencing
  • Arranging guest speakers for some of the workshops
  • Working closely with the Program Coordinator to ensure excellence in workshop content and design
  • Liaising with Program Coordinator on a regular basis to assist in the development of Final Individual Plan of Action for each participant
  • Weekly case conferencing with Coordinator and/or Program Manager
  • Supporting Program Coordinator on participant intake, screening and selection process
  • Responsible for administering pre- and post- program questionnaires
  • Responsible for workshop evaluation at the end of 12-week period
  • Preparing all reports and documentation as required by the Program Coordinator
  • Preparing, administering, scoring and analyzing a battery of inventories/tests in conjunction with facilitator
Important skills, knowledge and experience:
  • Excellent presentation and group facilitation skills
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in workshop development and facilitation
  • Life Skills Coach certification a strong asset
  • Experience delivering programming to a multi-level literacy group with a variety of needs
  • Experience adapting materials to meet the needs of participants
  • Experience instructing and/or counselling adults who are facing multiple barriers to employment (one of which may be literacy)
  • Deep understanding of the issues facing adults who may be struggling to move forward in their lives
  • Personality Dimensions certification will be an asset
  • Experience working in a community-based setting an asset
  • Degree or College Diploma in related field (e.g., Adult Education, Social Work)
Below is a sample list of 2.5-hour workshops you will be required to deliver:
  • Life Skills - Identifying issues, Strategies for Problem Solving, and Decision Making
  • Vocational Assessments - Goal Setting: Setting and Achieving Short and Long-Term Goals/The Importance of an Action Plan
  • Time and Personal Management – Attendance/Punctuality/Making Commitments
  • Health - Health/Nutrition/Stress Management/Exercise and Fitness
  • Communication - Effective Communication/Conflict Resolution
  • Money Matters – Budgeting/Saving/Credit Card and other Debt
  • Community Resources – Community and Social Supports/Field Trips/Guest Speakers
  • Occupational Research – Skills at Work/Skills Training/Job Planning
  • The World of Work - Employment Standards/Rights at Work/Workplace Culture/Employer Expectations/Job Maintenance
  • Volunteering at PTP/Community Projects/Planning and Organizing/Skills needed for Teamwork
Internal/External Posting Date: July 31, 2024 External Closing Date: August 13, 024
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