JOB DESCRIPTION



Title:Facilitator
Location:Kelowna, BC                                   CLOSED


Start date:   June 2007

Apply to:   Tamara Hurtado at info@steps-forward.org, phone 604 782 1382


The responsibility of the facilitator include:

  • Facilitate the development of personal relationships between the student and the larger student body.
  • Assist students to orient themselves and access the campus and its facilities.
  • Help students to identify their interests and make the best use of the educational and extracurricular activities offered by the university.
  • Meet on a regular basis with the student, support people and professor(s) to modify curriculum, adapt assignments and identify meaningful educational goals for the student.
  • Maintain confidentiality of the students’ personal information.
  • Facilitate support from volunteer university students through recruitment and selection.
  • Meet with the volunteers and students on a regular basis and give counsel on issues and concerns that arise. 
  • Act as a positive role model at all times for the student.
  • Assist with the compilation of a student portfolio


With respect to students seeking summer or other employment opportunities:

  • Assist students in identifying areas of interest.
  • Assist the student in obtaining work that enhances self esteem and in culturally valued places of employment.
  • Assist students in developing a comprehensive vocational profile including a resume.
  • Support students in using effective telephone and person to person techniques to obtain appointments with employers.
  • Identify any job modifications that may be required for the student.
  • Support each student in the job of his/her choice by setting up natural supports in the work place (i.e. co-workers) and meeting with the employer on a regular basis.
  • Document all necessary information from the student to the employer. Delete


With respect to community development:

  • Participate in seminars, events to promote awareness of inclusive postsecondary education


The Facilitator shall ensure that his/her job is carried out in a manner consistent with the principles of inclusive post secondary education.





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