Use employer outreach and youth counselling skills with Base 4 Success in York Region, supporting participants through employment placements. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00 PM.
The Workforce Specialist supports a 12-week program for unemployed, out-of-school youth ages 15 to 30. You will promote the program, build employer relationships, assess youth, and create suitable job matches. The work includes referrals, advocacy, action plans, and ongoing placement support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Market and promote the program to employers and community partners
- Build employer referrals through research, outreach, and cold calls
- Assess youth and coordinate suitable employment matches
- Monitor placements, conduct site visits, and resolve workplace challenges
- Coach youth, maintain case notes, and update client records
Requirements:
- Post-secondary youth-related education or equivalent experience
- Three years working with at-risk or street-involved youth
- Current broad record check and valid driver's license
- Clean driver's abstract, vehicle, and $2M liability insurance
- Robust counselling, communication, advocacy, and conflict-resolution skills
Support youth employment through employer development, counselling, job matching, and placement coordination with Base 4 Success.