Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre Employment Opportunities

Department: Adult Development

Status:

Location: Montreal, Quebec

Description
  • For nearly 100 years, Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre (TSG) has offered empowering, supportive programs and services to the community of Little Burgundy in South-West Montreal. As one of the few English Community Centres in Montreal, we offer important services, develop strong partnerships with community members and organizations. 

     

    Summary of Position: 

    Under the supervision of the Adult Development Department Director, the Employment Coordinator is responsible for the Pre-Employment Program (PPE).  Tyndale’s PPE is an English, 6-month, full-time paid pre-employment program funded by Emplois Quebec, that helps participants who have obstacles to employment, find jobs. Working as part of the Adult Development Team, the PPE Coordinator has the responsibility to ensure that the program meets both the recruitment and success goals as set by Emplois Quebec (EQ) and TSG

     

    Responsibilities:

    • Support of Tyndale St-Georges and Adult Development Department:
    • Management of PPE Program:
    • Meet with teachers/facilitators to plan, adjust and implement the learning goals for PPE participants
    • Provide structure, support, supervision and recommendations to PPE staff: employment counselor, digital facilitator and CREP teachers
    • Supervise and evaluate field students and interns
    • Ensure that participants adhere to the code of conduct
    • Keep EQ database up to date and maintain clear and efficient communication with agents (through data base)
    • Maintain participant files (in accordance to EQ guidelines)
    • Maintain and report program statistics
    • Create digital documentation of PPE workshops
    • Intervene and practise conflict resolutions as needed
    • Recruitment and Intake
    • PPE Workshops:
    • Create employment and life skills workshops ensuring that all program requirements are met
    • Create handouts and Google slides to compliment workshops
    • Facilitate workshops
    • Recruit relevant guest speakers and facilitators
    • Create and Maintain Partnerships

     

    ** a more detailed job description is available upon request

     

    Skills and abilities

    • Establish and maintain professional relationships
    • Active listening/comprehension
    • Empathetic with strong communication & interpersonal skills
    • Fluent in English and good knowledge of French  
    • Training and teaching skills
    • Time management/organization skills
    • Working with ethno-cultural communities

     

    Education

    • Bachelor degree (or) College degree with relevant experience 
    • Experience in employability, group animation, adult teaching or helping relationship

     

    Job Conditions

    • 35 hours per week, some flexibility required
    • Group health insurance plan and pension after 3 month probationary period
    • Salary range: $25 - $28 per hour

     

    This is a significant role, one that requires a high level of empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence to meet the needs of individuals navigating difficult and often complex circumstances. The employment coordinator plays a vital role in offering compassionate guidance, stability, and support to those who need it most. Tyndale fully recognizes the heaviness that comes with this role, but we also know the impact it can have on those we serve is immeasurable. 

     

    If the mission of Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre resonates with you, and you are interested in joining our dynamic and dedicated team, please email your cover letter and CV to Natalie Miron nataliemiron@tyndalestgeorges.com by November 27th, 2024 5:00 p.m.

     

    Tyndale St-Georges is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a workforce inclusive of the diverse population it serves.

     

Salary: $25 - $28 per hour

Department: General Admin

Status:

Location: Montreal, Quebec

Description
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    FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

     

     

    Summary of position

    Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Family Support Worker provides support to the parents, youth, children, individuals and families and encourages member participation in relevant activities at Tyndale St-Georges and in the wider community. The Family Support Worker assesses and refers families in difficulty to other resources that can meet their needs, ensuring accompaniment and proper follow-up. The Family Support Worker represents the needs of individuals and families at Tyndale St-Georges, and works as part of a team in support of the wider mission of Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre. The Family Support Worker will also promote a conducive environment for team work.

     

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Management

    ·       Assesses the various social-emotional and psycho-educational needs (on an individual and department wide basis) within each Department in collaboration with the Director of the Department and the Executive Director 

    ·       Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, school boards, churches and related community organizations

    ·       Ensure relevant issues are communicated to individuals, parents and staff and necessary follow up is completed

     

    Administrative

    ·       Attend Department team meetings and department events

    ·       Ensure client files are maintained (consent, progress notes)

    ·       Write various program reports

    ·       Gather and organize program statistics

    ·       Evaluate programs on a continual basis

    ·       Promptly reconcile any bills, receipts and petty cash accounts

    ·       Work in collaboration with directors with administrative duties associated all programs (fee collection, notice distribution, advertising of events)

     

    Support Services

    ·       Develop workshops, information sessions/activities and special events for the youth, parents, families and individuals of the community.

    ·       Formulation and implementation of TSG intervention plans

    ·       Ongoing counselling with individuals/families

    ·       Help individual’s access support of other TSG resources and other supportive agencies

    ·       Crisis Intervention

     

    Supervision

    ·       Supervise interns and volunteers during programming

     

    Support of Tyndale St-Georges

    ·       Promote Centre services through all program activities (publicity, recruitment, registrations, and orientations)

    ·       Participation in mandatory special events and other activities of Tyndale St-Georges

    ·       Attend relevant Centre wide meetings and events

     

    Skills and Abilities

    ·       French and English (written and oral)

    ·       Experience working with ethno-cultural communities

    ·       Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships

    ·       Time management/organization skills

    ·       Inductive/deductive reasoning and critical thinking

    ·       Active listening/comprehension

    ·       Computer literacy

    ·       Good communication skills

    ·       Knowledge of Quebec education system.

     

    Qualifications

    ·       Bachelor Degree in Social Work or relevant field of study

    ·       Preference given to those who are part of a professional order

    ·       Previous experience working with children and youth

    ·       Previous experience working with families

    ·       Knowledge and sensitivity towards issues concerning diverse ethno—cultural communities

     

    Job conditions

    ·       Hourly Wage: $32-$37 (based on experience)

    ·       Full time, permanent, 35 hours per week

    ·       3 month probation period

    ·       Group health insurance plan and pension after probationary period 3 months probationary period

     

    Submission deadline: January 24th, 2025, 5:00pm

    Please send your CV and letter of intent to: shaunajoyce@tyndalestgeorges.com

     

    Tyndale St-Georges is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a workforce inclusive of the diverse population it serves.

     

     

Salary: Hourly Wage: $32-$37 (based on experience)