NEW JOBS OPPORTUNITIES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FACILITATOR AT GROW LEARN EARN MARCH 2025
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JOBS DETAILS
Deadline: 04 April 2025
Region: Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Type of employment: Full time
Job Description
Type of employment: 12-month contract with possibility of extension
Working Conditions
- Training sessions are held every second and last Friday per month, as well as every day during school holidays.
- Some travel may be required for job site visits or external events.
- The position may involve occasional physical activities related to setting up training spaces.
- The Youth Development Program Facilitator is responsible for delivering training sessions and providing ongoing support to a group of young people participating in a year-long job placement program. The facilitator will focus on enhancing participants' work readiness, career guidance, entrepreneurship skills, and holistic personal development. The role involves creating a supportive learning environment, fostering meaningful discussions, and empowering young people to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Facilitation & Training
- Facilitate and lead interactive, engaging training sessions focused on work readiness, career guidance, entrepreneurship, and holistic personal development.
- Use a variety of facilitation techniques to accommodate different learning styles and language proficiencies.
- With the support of the Executive Director develop and adapt training materials to ensure relevance and alignment with program objectives.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment that encourages active participation.
2. Participant Support & Coaching
- Provide ongoing coaching and guidance to participants throughout the job placement year.
- Act as a point of contact for participants, offering support and referring them to appropriate resources when necessary.
- Address individual and group dynamics to ensure a healthy and cohesive learning community.
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3. Program Monitoring & Reporting
- Track and monitor participants’ attendance, engagement, and progress during training sessions.
- Prepare and submit detailed reports on participant performance and training outcomes.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training sessions and recommend improvements.
4. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with the Program Manager, employers, and community partners to ensure a coordinated approach to participant development.
- Liaise with employers to understand workplace expectations and provide feedback to participants.
- Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to program planning and refinement.
5. Administration & Coordination
- Coordinate logistics for training sessions, including scheduling, venue setup, and resource preparation.
- Maintain accurate records of participant attendance and activities.
- Ensure that all activities align with the program’s vision, goals, and values.
6. Youth Empowerment & Advocacy
- Encourage self-reflection and personal growth among participants.
- Promote a strengths-based approach that builds on the skills, talents, and experiences of each young person.
- Advocate for the needs and well-being of participants in the workplace and within the program.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Proven experience facilitating youth development, work readiness, or career guidance programs.
- Strong understanding of youth development principles, particularly for young people from diverse and challenging backgrounds.
- Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate young people.
- Experience working with young people who have limited English proficiency.
- Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic administrative tools.
- This opportunity is open to individuals of all backgrounds, including retirees looking to re-enter the workforce or contribute their experience.
THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY !!!
Please send CV and cover letter to info@growlearnearn.org.za, using the Subject line: Facilitator Application