Job Description

Community Employment Facilitator

The Community Centre Alliance (CCA) is dedicated to alleviating poverty at the grassroots level by offering community-based programs and services that focus on education, literacy, and employment. We are currently seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Community Employment Facilitator. This is a contract position ending March 31, 2026, with potential for extension.

Position Location:

Rabbittown Community Centre

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct client intake to gather information on personal history, work experience, education, and skills

Assess client needs and assist in developing personalized employment and educational goals using various tools and methods

Provide individualized support including:
- Resume and cover letter development
- Interview skills training
- Assistance with applications for jobs, EI, student loans, scholarships, and other services
- Career development and labour market information
- Guidance on secondary and post-secondary options

Offer ongoing follow-up and career maintenance support

Determine eligibility and refer clients to pre-employment and life skills programs

Utilize knowledge of community resources to refer and support clients

Develop and facilitate group workshops and manage work experience programs as needed

Engage in community outreach to connect residents with available programs and services

Maintain accurate client records using the Accountability and Resource Management System (ARMS)

Prepare and submit monthly activity and quarterly reports

Qualifications:

Completion of a related post-secondary program or equivalent relevant experience

Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) designation is essential, though not limited to -- candidates with strong experience and relevant qualifications in career development and community employment services are also encouraged to apply

Experience in employment or career counselling preferred

Community outreach experience in a non-profit or community-based setting is an asset

An active driver license and access to a vehicle

A satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check is required

Work Hours: The position will be 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, flexible hours will be required for events and engagements.

What We Offer

At the Community Centre Alliance (CCA), we recognize the importance of supporting our team. That's why we offer a

competitive compensation package

, including:

A comprehensive

health and dental plan

Employer-matched RRSP contributions

Flexible summer hours

to support work-life balance

A collaborative, community-focused work environment where your impact is felt every day

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter by email to

jhenstridge@ccanl.ca

Application Deadline: July 17, 2025

Thanks to everyone interested in the Community Employment Facilitator position!

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,254.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

St. John's, NL A1B 3C5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

career counselling: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Career Development Practitioner (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-17
Expected start date: 2025-08-04