Our Place Peel is a growing, community-based, non-profit charitable organization that is focused on providing shelter and outreach support for homeless and disadvantaged youth aged 16-24 in the Region of Peel. We are a leading organization recognized in the community for our commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth. Guided by the Housing First for Youth philosophy, our programs prioritize safe, stable housing as the foundation for positive youth development. We support young people living in our housing programs by offering individualized, youth-driven services that address both immediate needs and long-term goals. Through holistic supports focused on self-sufficiency, community integration, and skill-building, we empower youth to successfully transition to and sustain independent living. Our Place Peel’s mission is to empower youth through prevention, intervention, shelter, and community partnerships – fostering healing, growth, and lasting housing stability. Our vision is for every youth have a safe, stable place to live. The Employment and Education Supervisor is a key leadership role that is focused on supporting the most marginalized and vulnerable youth across the Region of Peel. The incumbent will empower and guide youth towards self-sufficiency by helping them access employment and educational opportunities. Empower and guide youth towards self-sufficiency by helping them access employment and educational opportunities. Enhance partnerships with employment and education community support services to ensure success of the program. Assist youth in accessing employment resources, educational programs,



and vocational training opportunities. Advocate on behalf of youth within the community to promote inclusion in educational and employment opportunities. A role model in promoting a healthy and safe environment, while maintaining process, procedure and policies for all safety requirements and emergency procedures. Participate on committees and task forces as required with other agencies addressing issues facing youth. Degree in Social Services or in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. ~3-4 years of experience along with 1-year supervisory experience working within the social service sector specifically with youth and/or providing education/employment counselling or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. ~ A leader with excellent communication, presentation, organization and interpersonal skills with a passion for supporting the most vulnerable and marginalized youth in our community. ~ Flexibility to work in a 24-hour, 7 days a week operation, while supporting an on-call rotation. ~ Knowledge of resources and supports for youth and exposure to Region of Peel resources. ~ Experience addressing the needs of homeless clients, including making referrals to community agencies. ~ A $2,000,000 minimum liability car insurance coverage is also mandatory. ~ Completion of a successful Vulnerable Sector Check/Criminal Record Check will be a condition of employment. This

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📌 Full Time Education Coordinator (Mississauga)
🏢 Our Place Peel
📍 Mississauga