INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING #26-22

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: The Exchange ( 55 Healey Rd, Caledon, ON L7E 5A2 )

Deadline to Apply: October 20, 2026

Vacancy Reason: Fill an open vacancy

Agency Overview: Throughout the entirety of the Town of Caledon, Caledon Community Services (CCS) is helping shape the future of a caring and engaged Caledon community. Our social service programs address community needs in a uniquely challenging and increasingly diverse GTA community. CCS is home to Caledon’s only accessible transportation program, the Exchange Community Hub that includes food support and a range of activities, the Caledon Specialist Clinic, and personal support services for seniors. We offer settlement services and language classes for newcomers and comprehensive employment services for job seekers and local businesses. We provide paid training programs for Caledon youth as well as exciting internships and volunteer opportunities. Finally, we invite the community to shop at Evolve, a retail shopping destination. We host a variety of fundraising events annually. We invite you to volunteer with us. Proceeds raised support service delivery for many of our programs. The breadth of our services makes for compelling opportunities to attract new friends and raise support for our work. Learn more at ccs4u.org.

Our Customer Service Vision: Making it Easy to Ask, Participate and Give

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Manager, LIFE for Youth Program, the Youth Employment Specialist, will facilitate the delivery of Employment Skills training and assist with Quality Employment Opportunity interventions to youth facing barriers. Assist with selecting participants; develops and delivers life and employability skills workshops; provides coaching, assists participants with job development; monitors and provides support to participants during work placements, and maintains participant files.

The Youth Employment Specialist will be responsible to provide part or all aspects of the LIFE for Youth Program deliverables.

Position Deliverables/Accountabilities: The Youth Employment Specialist is a member of the LIFE for Youth Program team. Under the general direction of the Manager, LIFE for Youth Program the incumbent will provide:

- Meets with all participants enrolled in the program to review, discuss, understand their needs and goals, and assist with self-development plans.




- Relationship building with youth participants to create a protected space to support their needs.
- Develop relationships with coworkers and external agencies to facilitate mentorship opportunities, employer engagement; speakers, workplace presentations and Labour market information.
- Provides coaching and informal counseling in those life skills that support successful employment.
- Facilitates life and employability workshops.
- Creates and implements a detailed schedule for participant workshops and workplace courses/certification/job shadowing days.
- Provides weekly coaching sessions to all participants.
- Creates a personalized file for each participant to assist with prep time prior to each coaching session and for follow up notes.
- Maintains confidentiality and privacy of program participant’s information.
- Assists with outreach to community employers to secure external work placements for participants moving on to Phase Two of program.
- Provides on the job coaching as required and check-ins with participants as well as check-ins with employers during Phase Two-external placements.

General:

- Maintains updated participant files for tracking progress and for program completion.
- Provides monthly reporting of program stats and summary of activities for each intake to Program Manager.
- Participates in monthly meetings with program team to ensure participant’s progress updates and participant interests/needs are shared with program staff.
- Assists and trains volunteers interested in helping the LIFE program.
- Travels (by car or public transportation) and works off-site as assigned.
- Participates in monthly meetings to share updates and best practices.
- Represents the agency and program as needed.
- Demonstrates/models’ professionalism in all aspects of program delivery.
- Participates in a team approach to ensure effective and co-operative functioning within the agency.
- Participates in decision making procedures within the context of the mission statement.




- Participates in staff meetings and community meetings deemed appropriate by the Manager, LIFE for Youth Program.
- Develops strong working relationships with affiliates.
- Makes external referrals to community partners, programs, and services as needed.
- Other duties as assigned;

Summary of Qualifications:

· 2 year College Diploma in a relevant field such as social services, human services, child and youth work, etc.

· 2 years related experience

· Experience facilitating, coaching groups and individuals, particularly youth

· Familiarity with social and employability needs and challenges of youth

· Leadership and teamwork skills

· Strong problem-solving skills

· Conflict management and resolution skills

· Coaching and facilitation skills

· Behaviour management skills

· Effective Communicator; Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

· Passionate about helping others

· Committed to working with a team to build a great customer experience

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database applications

· Access to a personal device (smart phone or tablet) is required for periodic, two-factor authentication using the Microsoft Authenticator App when signing into CCS networks/cloud environment as part of I.T. security protocols

· Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check – Vulnerable Sector

Interested applicants can apply by forwarding an updated resume and cover letter by the deadline. Please cite competition #26-22. We thank all applicants for their interest but will only be contacting those selected to attend an interview.

CCS is an equal opportunity employer encouraging applications from qualified individuals from diverse groups including Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation or gender identity and other grounds identified under the Ontario Human Rights Code. CCS will provide information and/or accommodation pertaining to this job posting and/or the recruitment process in an accessible manner upon request.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- related: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License and access to a vehicle (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Caledon, ON L7E 5A2

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