Please note, applications submitted through Indeed will not be accepted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected], including “ Outreach Coordinator" in the subject line.

Youth Employment Services Manitoba (YES) is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to join our Futures Forward team.

The Outreach Coordinator works closely with other members of the Futures Forward team to provide education and career development support for youth in or from care in Manitoba.

The Outreach Coordinator engages in targeted community outreach and networking activities to promote Futures Forward programming, including education and career development programs and services. This includes collaboration with partner agencies and other YES Manitoba team members to ensure comprehensive promotion of Futures Forward and YES Manitoba activities.

The Outreach Coordinator has a particular focus on supporting the Youth in Care Tuition Waiver Program, including promoting the program, hosting information sessions, and offering support to prospective applicants.

In addition, the Outreach Coordinator will provide support to participants accessing Futures Forward programming and services, with a focus on participants in high school.

Community Outreach

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with high school counsellors, school social workers, educators, and school administrations to promote Futures Forward programming and services; provide information regarding post-secondary education and career planning.

Organize virtual and in-person presentations and events with high schools to build awareness of Futures Forward programming and services to students, high school counsellors, school social worker, educators, and school administrators.

Attend in-person and virtual events outside of traditional high school settings (correctional facility resource fairs, Child & Family Services agency meetings, independent living programs, in-service days, school division events, community service agencies) to promote Futures Forward and provide relevant post-secondary education and career planning resources to participants and their support networks.

Identify additional opportunities for program outreach throughout the year to reach youth as they are transitioning out of high school and making decisions regarding future goals (employment and post-secondary); develop internal calendar of outreach activities.

Develop and distribute program resources to promote Futures Forward activities to high school students, high school counsellors, social workers, educators, and school administrators.

Regularly update presentation and workshop content to reflect current program offerings.

Support event planning and implementation of youth engagement events and activities, such as regularly scheduled Youth Advisory Council meetings, the Futures Forward Holiday Party, and the Annual Futures Forward Graduation Celebration.

Social Media & Communications

Develops and publishes a quarterly newsletter showcasing Futures Forward programming, Tuition Waiver updates, external scholarships, and other activities, resources, and events relevant to youth in/from care and their supports.

Develops and sends out additional e-mail campaigns as appropriate, i.e., to promote scholarships, Tuition Waiver Info Sessions, holiday party invitations, etc.

Updates and maintains contact lists of community partners, including teachers, CFS contacts, guidance counsellors, community organizations,



and First Nations communities.

Uses relevant tools (Constant Contact, Canva) to develop and publish social media posts highlighting Futures Forward activities and updates.

Receives and responds to messages directed towards the Futures Forward program via social media and website submissions.

Supports the YES and Futures Forward team to respond to media inquiries, as appropriate.

Education and Career Planning

Provide administrative support, as needed, to increase access to the Futures Forward Tuition Waiver Program, Advancing Futures Bursary, and other post-secondary and career development programs for Futures Forward participants, including but not limited to:

- Supporting various application intake, tracking, and verification.
- Notifying and follow up with various successful applicants.
- Following up and providing support and referrals to various participants to continue their career after graduation.

Research bursaries, scholarships, and programs that will support youth in or from care to pursue post-secondary education; compile and share relevant information with participants, team members, and participants’ support networks. Work in partnership with students, high school counsellors, and social workers to develop individual pathways to education completion and future career goals, as well as inform them about other Futures Forward services and supports.

Research and maintain a working knowledge of university and college programs and associated career pathways to provide informed support to youth.

Promote Tuition Waiver and Advancing Futures Bursary to eligible participants, school administrators, social workers, school counsellors, and teachers; host participant information sessions for Tuition Waiver Program and Advancing Futures Bursary.

As needed, support the Post-Secondary Education Advisor during peak times; including assisting participants to complete post-secondary or Tuition Waiver applications.

Other Duties

Ensure all applicable data is tracked and filed correctly and securely; maintain all files and records in accordance with YES policies.

Support month and year end reporting, ensuring continuous and accurate data entry into centralized database, and work to ensure monthly targets are being met.

Maintain working knowledge of all YES and Futures Forward services to direct general client inquires via telephone and email, provide internal and external referrals respond to questions about programming, client eligibility, hours of operation, etc.

Attend YES staff meetings and front-line Futures Forward team meetings.

The Outreach Coordinator will possess the following qualifications and attributes:

- Certificate, degree, or diploma in social work, humanities, education, career development or counselling. A combination of education and previous experience will be considered.
- Experience working with current or former youth in care, or youth who experience barriers to education and employment.
- Solid working knowledge of employment and educational barriers, labour market conditions, training and education programs, and community resources required.




- Strong working knowledge of Child & Family Services System, including interventions, community supports, and processes of transitioning from care required. Lived experience valued.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; excellent computer skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels and maintain effective working relationships; strong understanding and ability to recognize and appreciate the diversity of cultures, ideas and opinions.
- Able to maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality while functioning in an environment where time sensitive issues and projects are addressed effectively.
- Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication; experience presenting to large groups.
- Ability to handle conflict/difficult situations in a professional manner.
- Comfortable working with a variety of people exercising a non-judgmental, respectful approach.
- Organized and attentive to detail; strong time management skills.
- Approachable and self-aware when communicating with youth; able to maintain a professional approach both in a one-on-one and group setting.
- Self-motivated, self-reliant with an ability to work independently yet an enthusiastic team player with proven capacity to show initiative and take responsibility.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers’ License and access to a vehicle is an asset.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), and Child & Adult Abuse Registry as conditions of employment. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Only original copies of the CRC, CARC, AARC will be considered acceptable for the purposes of this policy. YES is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. If you identify as First Nations, Métis, Indigenous, racialized, a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, a person with a disability, and/or a member of a marginalized community, you are encouraged to indicate this in your cover letter.

YES provides inclusive employment services for youth ages 16 to 29. Our purpose is to help youth realize their potential to become self-sufficient. We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment for clients, community members, and staff. We meet people where they are and for who they are.

The offices of Youth Employment Services Manitoba (YES Manitoba) occupy the stolen ancestral territories of the Anishinaabeg, Ininíwak, Ithiniwak, Denesułine, Anishininiwak, Dakota Oyate and Nakota Peoples and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

Please note, applications submitted through Indeed will not be accepted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected], including “ Outreach Coordinator" in the subject line.

Interviews with potential candidates will be scheduled as applications are received.

We thank all who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Outreach Coordinator (Winnipeg)
🏢 Y.E.S. Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg