Employment Program Coach
About The Position
Ruth & Naomi's Mission is seeking a compassionate, engaging, and motivated Employment Program Coach to support individuals experiencing barriers to employment as they build the skills, confidence, and experience needed to move toward meaningful and sustainable employment. Working as part of our Employment Program team, you'll coach and mentor participants through hands-on work placements across Ruth's Coffee, our Street Team initiative, community projects, and other employment opportunities. If you're passionate about empowering others, building relationships, and seeing people succeed, we'd love to hear from you!
Requirements
- Experience working with individuals experiencing barriers to employment
- Experience supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, mental health challenges, or other complex life circumstances
- Coaching, mentoring, employment support, or vocational rehabilitation experience
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
- First Aid, Naloxone, and De-escalation Training (or willingness to obtain)
Nice To Haves
- Lived or living experience related to mental illness, substance use, recovery, or barriers to employment is considered a valuable form of expertise. Individuals with this experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Coach and mentor participants as they develop workplace skills and employment readiness
- Support participants in gaining hands-on experience through Ruth's Coffee, the Street Team, and other employment placements
- Coordinate Street Team activities, schedules, and daily logistics
- Supervise participants during community-based work experiences
- Build positive relationships with participants, staff, businesses, and community partners
- Support employment readiness workshops and participant development
- Monitor participant progress and maintain accurate documentation
- Foster a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed learning environment
Benefits
- $28.84 per hour
- Employer-paid extended health benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Education and training opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
