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 safe 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 withoutreach 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 meetingsto 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 ensureeffective 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;

Salary Type
per hour

Salary
23 - 25 / hr

Job Requirements
Education
2-year College Diploma in a relevant field such as social services, human services, child and youth work, etc

Nature of Experience Required

2 years experience

Experience supporting, facilitating, coaching, Job placements & mentoring groups and individuals, particularly youth(young adults 18-30)

Experience working with diverse groups

Experience with community outreach

Experience with social media platforms an asset

Knowledge Required
Familiarity with social and employability needs and challenges of youth

Skills Required

Leadership and teamwork skills

Strong problem-solving skills: solution-based approach to adapt to client needs, in particular working with Youth

Creative and open to exploring current ideas/activities

Conflict management and resolution skills

Coaching and facilitation skills

Behaviour management skills

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proficiency in working with computers, databases and Microsoft Office 365 (web) applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and various digital platforms including Google, Zoom, Teams, Smartboard,etc

Other Requirements
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

Valid Driver’s license, reliable access to a vehicle & insurance
Satisfactory Criminal Records Check – Vulnerable Sector.

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📌 Youth Employment Specialist (Ontario)
🏢 Ccs4u
📍 Ontario