Employment Developer: 1 Full-Time Position (40hrs/week)

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Employment Opportunity
The VERTO Project
The YOUCAN VERTO Project is a Government of Canada funded project that will
$ h5 G- o6 G9 Tbring 12 (per intake) at-risk youth together into a unique 20 week group-based
1 i8 T4 |# \5 o' v6 ?) Qemployability skills program entitled “The VERTO Project”; 16 weeks of day
% a$ X* I7 _5 C6 P( H3 i8 sprogram and 4 weeks of employment exposure. YOUCAN is an acronym that
8 g8 ^; f6 o/ k4 g7 [) zstands for Youth Organizing to Understand Conflict and Advocate Non-Violence.
YOUCAN has served youth in the Edmonton area for almost six years and our
mission is to equip youth to engage and inspire others to peacefully resolve
& U' R7 K9 c0 |' f! Uconflicts and develop healthy relationships in their communities. The goal of the
VERTO Program is to assist participants in obtaining and maintaining the skills
5 d) v( h7 l/ Pnecessary to bring success into their lives. The program is designed to serve
+ E0 k5 P" R) Lyouth who have been involved in the justice system. The program will expose
participants to a wide range of components focusing on: employment
0 [0 w6 _* H' r7 }development, personal wellness, technology learning, conflict resolution and
exposure courses. Additionally, we will incorporate topics around health and
wellness, volunteerism and leadership courses. The youth will be provided with a
6-month employment follow-up once the program is completed.
The project will run from 9:30-4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Central
6 l9 n( y+ b0 @% `5 t% QYOUCAN office, located at 8718-112 Avenue in Edmonton, Alberta.
, i3 G9 o- ?. MThe following position is a one-year contract with the possibility of
! P2 r# z4 x, yextension dependant of funding and performance. Resumes will be
) w6 w2 F, u1 G# _$ X  }accepted until April 25th, 2008. Only those candidates selected for an
9 r$ o' k+ X6 n( vinterview will be contacted.

( ~" Z2 x, S: j) }Employment Developer: 1 Full-Time Position (40hrs/week)
7 ?5 ?$ {6 }  }1 b5 b. z• Responsible for building relationships with employers within the
community to partner with YOUCAN to ensure there are employers that are
( D. ~( q/ _+ o: [willing to expose youth to the current employment opportunities
- X+ x  r. ~0 l, [1 m, m• Ensure the youth action plans are reflecting the employment goals as
1 ?! [; }7 m9 [' H! f9 a4 bbeing realistic to each youth participant
• Work with the youth to find the appropriate training needed to equip the
6 f/ g0 A5 U( e! Syouth with the necessary skills needed to find the employment suitable to
; \) ?9 K' y" h; {1 g' V' leach participant
• Assist youth with employment development including the development of
2 g# h4 _1 W8 ncover letters and resumes etc.
• Coordinate the employment exposure component and on site work
experience of the project, and monitor the progress of each youth at the
8 w$ c  W/ ]# n6 [- Bplacements
• Conduct the 6 month follow up process for each of the youth, evaluating
4 Z1 h# ]- ~$ O- {8 O. O- ethe process, and supporting the youth where needed
• Work closely with staff of the Verto Project to ensure the holistic approach
! }. \( T; q% O, _3 vis being fulfilled for each youth
• Administrative tasks, such as phone, fax, filing, copying, etc. that are
related to YOUCAN’s Verto Project
2 L: e4 S7 m% X# g( Y• Other tasks as they arise within the position
Experience Required: Employment Developer
) d# f7 g& w1 m Post-secondary education or 3 years related experience accepted
0 A5 M. N' S' Q- q  l A minimum of three years relevant experience is required.
 Enthusiastic and energetic innovator who is process-oriented and committed
to success.
; B2 M; u0 `4 ]1 O# M Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
 Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational and
: N& V1 \( o" w! Y) \& M, L3 u. }time management.
0 O+ R* \$ l( G- }) C' R Strong connections with industry, or the ability to make those connections
quickly
" f" `" G% b) a# L Strong skills in building relationships with industry and youth
 Experience working with youth at risk, and able to assess the needs of youth
at risk as it pertains to employment
 Skilled in software applications, computers and other office equipment
) |; v" y" V  D* e7 |+ X% f& p+ a Strong leadership and active listening skills
. `7 I# f7 b& K Ability to motivate youth
Please forward your resume to
YOUCAN Edmonton
6 q: D. t. F5 W) @, BFax: 780-444-3349 or kyle.dube@youcan.ca
www.youcan.ca