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Hamilton Public Library, 55 York Blvd., 4th Floor, Hamilton ON L8R 3K1
Educational Pathway Planner
Hourly Wage – $25
Hours/week – 35 (days – Mon-Fri)
Closing date – April 18, 2022, 4:00 pm – interviewees will be contacted by April 22nd
Submission Details – Please submit a cover letter and resume in a single document.
Save your document as “Last Name, First Name-ABEA”. Email subject line
– “Educational Pathway Planner Position”
Submit to – Executive Director
Start date – May 2, 2022 (negotiable)
End date – March 31, 2023 (possibility of extension based on funding)
Location – Combination of remote work and at the ABEA office
The Adult Basic Education Association (ABEA) is a not-for-profit charitable organization. We are the adult learning network in Hamilton. We are the central referring agency for adult education and upgrading. We also facilitate local literacy service planning and broader community planning around education, training and employment.
About Us
We’re a small, passionate team that works together to create change in people’s lives. We care about the people we serve, the community partners we work with and each other. As a team, everyone’s input is sought and valued. We’re committed to our own professional growth and this is supported and encouraged. We also understand that work and life is ever-changing, so we create opportunities for flexibility – both in schedules and modes of work.
Our values include
- service
- integrity
- collaboration and partnership
We offer competitive salaries, benefits, vacation and opportunities for development.
About You
You are
- energetic
- passionate about education
- committed to working with clients that may face multiple barriers to their goals
You value customer service excellence and are a great communicator. You enjoy working independently but also collaboratively with a team. You love learning new skills and taking on new challenges.
About the Position
Educational Pathway Planners (EPP) work with clients and community partners. They have a comprehensive understanding of the educational landscape in the region. They use this expertise to help people explore their educational options and develop educational action plans. EPPs often research client goal pathways and reach out to programs to verify information. They also make direct connections with programs on clients’ behalf. They attend meetings and develop partnerships with community programs to advocate for the importance of upskilling.
Job Duties
a. Act as the first point of contact for clients/community partners and direct them as needed
b. Provide information, referrals and educational planning services to clients and community partners
c. Facilitate educational assessments (Educational Planning Assessments, Learning Challenges Assessments and GED pre-tests) – this includes scheduling, referring agency correspondence, facilitation, marking, reporting, administration
d. Complete follow-up interviews with clients
e. Maintain the client information spreadsheet and validate the totals monthly
f. Attend community meetings as needed (this may include taking minutes)
g. Assist with organizing and facilitating the frontline working group meetings as needed
h. Offer outreach presentations to clients and staff through community partners
i. May develop content and maintain social media pages – may create monthly marketing and outreach reports
j. Assist with projects, special initiatives and/or event planning as needed
k. General office duties as required
Key Assets
a. Work experience in a social service setting
b. Knowledge of Hamilton community programs/resources
c. Experience working on and completing projects with key outcomes and timelines
d. Experience with outreach and consultation with community partners
e. Experience working in the Literacy and Basic Skills program or continuing/adult education sector
Key Skills Required
a. Strong oral and written communication skills
b. Ability to work independently and problem solve
c. Ability to work as part of a team
d. Advanced digital technology skills including Internet/email, Google calendar/apps, cloud storage, Microsoft Office Word and Excel, Microsoft Teams and Zoom
Education
Completed post-secondary program in a relevant discipline (for example, education, social services/sciences, psychology).
Thank you to all those that apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Those selected will be contacted by April 22, 2022. ABEA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 48 weeks
Salary: $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hamilton, ON L8R 3K1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Have you completed a post-secondary program in a related field (for example, education, social services or psychology)?
Yes
No
Shift availability:
Application deadline: 2022-04-18
Expected start date: 2022-05-02
