Bridge Learning Facilitator - Jobs in Moncton, NB

Job Description

OverviewThe Bridge Program is a pilot program which is a continued initiative designed as a skills-based training for newcomer youths (16-21), during which intensive language and workplace skills training will be delivered to meet learners’ needs. This continuum will be finalized with a language and culture-scaffolded workplace experience. Students will access pre-employment and language training combined with digital literacy and experiential learning. This position is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of workplace essentials and workplace language training to support clients. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to creating career pathways and better integration of newcomer youths in our province.The Workplace Learning Facilitator in collaboration with the Bridge Program Coordinator within the School Districts- will work with newcomer youths to identify their current and future work goals, transferrable skills, and career pathways. This position will focus on instructing afternoon classes around cultural awareness and specific sector language that will help the advancement needed for newcomer youth to transition, adapt, and thrive in the workforce. The facilitator focuses on essential workplace skills, career-focused language skills development and wellness activities, using authentic workplace materials and customized curriculum to meet the learning needs identified through learner assessments. This is a term position from November 2022 to March 2024 and will work closely with the program’s provincial lead at NBMC while reporting to MAGMA’S Community Connections Manager.Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the program coordinators at the school districts, create a personalized curriculum that meets the goals of this program: labour market readiness training, workplace language, experiential learning, and community engagement
• Co-lead the promotion of the program and the recruitment of program participants
• Develop individual language and skills acquisition plans based on technical language and workplace terminology required for job placements
• Plan and instruct afternoon classes as per the curriculum for the program
• Engage in participant case management including problem-solving with the program coordinator at the school district
• Provide digital literacy support to participants
• Build and sustain relationships with learners
• Evaluate, record, and report learners progress
• Seek or create learning resources for learners as needs arise
• Establish and maintain a positive learning environment
• Collaborate with other team members on participant progress
• Secure and monitor summer work placements and mentorship for participants
• Coordinate with employers and other community organizations as needed
• Provide job coaching and problem-solving support during work placements
• Conduct post project follow- up with participants
• Manage administrative responsibilities
• Travel within the province as required
• Other duties as required

Skills and Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in a field related to workplace education / Community College diploma or similar from an accredited institution / a recognized Adult Education credential
• Teaching, facilitating of training experience OR have a minimum of 1-year work experience in a cross-cultural environment OR heightened sensitivity to the needs of newcomer youth and adult learners.
• Demonstrate an understanding of child education principles and the needs of newcomer learners as well as recognition of and respect for cultural diversity.
• Demonstrate the ability to, and an understanding of, the need to use a variety of teaching/learning strategies to engage learners with diverse learning needs and styles.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism and attention to detail is necessary.
• The facilitator will need to be able to facilitate both individual and group learning and to enhance the curriculum with level-appropriate experiential activities.
• Must be exceptionally organized and demonstrate superior time management skills.
• Can demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, outgoing and prepared to take on new tasks.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat DC, Survey Monkey and Doodle.

Competencies:

• Commitment to Organization Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values;
• Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional, and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement.
• Integrity: Demonstrates responsible behaviour at all times and maintains high ethical standards.
• Planning and Organizing: Establishes a clearly defined and effective course of action for self and others to accomplish short and long-term work goals.
• Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interaction both internally and externally to achieve work related goals.
• Problem Solving and Analysis: Assesses challenges, gathers and processes relevant information, generates possible solutions, and makes recommendations and/or resolves problems.
• Action/Results Orientation: Uses a proactive approach and focuses on achieving desired outcomes.
• Team player / Building and Maintaining Relationships: Works cooperatively/collaboratively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions. Is able to work with individuals from a wide variety of cultures and perspectives. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with both internal and external clients to achieve organizational and project goals

Core CompetenciesThe Settlement Worker should demonstrate the following:

• Leadership: Leads, coaches, and develops other through clear communication, setting expectations, providing recognition, and consistently following through on commitments as assigned. Models’ high standards of ethics and integrity
• Diversity and Cross-Cultural Competency: Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with clients and colleagues coming from diverse backgrounds.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Fosters open communication and dialogue by sharing information, listening effectively, speaking honestly, and preparing written communications. Explains concepts clearly by providing concise and organized messages.
• Decision-making / Problem solving: Considers the impact on the organization and other stakeholders when making decisions. Makes timely and sound decisions, even under situations of uncertainty. Acts decisively and creatively when implementing solutions to ensure they are in alignment to the vision and values of MAGMA.
• Initiative and Creativity: Plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions; makes constructive suggestions; prepares for problems of opportunities in advance; undertakes additional responsibilities; responds to situations as they arise with minimal supervision.
• Organization: Manages multiple projects; able to plan, set priorities, delegate work, and meet timelines consistently; uses goals to guide actions; organizes and schedules people and tasks effectively.
• Flexibility: Remains open-minded; performs a wide variety of tasks and changes focus quickly as demands change; manages transitions from task to task effectively.
• Team-Building and Cooperative Partnership: Facilitates consensus and proactively avoids conflicts with individual and groups through effective communication and problem resolution.
• Integrity: Understands that dealing with a vulnerable population requires that they conduct themselves with honesty, transparency, and responsibility in all matters, and can provide a valid criminal record check.

Core Staff DutiesThe following core responsibilities are required of all MAGMA staff:

• Event Participation: As a multicultural association which networks extensively with other organizations as well as hosting a wide variety of events, MAGMA staff are asked to be flexible in arranging to take part as these events usually take place outside of regular working hours. While each staff’s role may involve specific activities, in general the staff are required to attend core events including the Annual General Meeting and the Mosaïq Multicultural Festival. Time spent at these events are taken in lieu, as arranged with the department manager.
• Administration: As a government-funded organization we are required to report in detail on our activities. Staff are therefore required to submit a variety of regular reports on the fulfilment of their role requirements.

MAGMA values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Diversity at MAGMA means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.All MAGMA employees are expected to comply with our vaccination policies or those prescribed by our community partners as necessary for various positions.Quick Apply

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