Employment and Education Specialist, Foundry Work and Education

YBC•Prince George, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Passionate about helping young people lead a good life, the successful candidate will provide individualized and intensive support for young people to identify and strive for employment and education goals. Employment and Education Specialists will offer services based on the Integrated Placement Support model and work directly with young people and their supports. The role is part of the larger multi-disciplinary Foundry Prince George team and will work alongside other Foundry team members and community and natural supports to help young people progress towards their goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 2 years working with youth and/ or in the employment and education sector, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong personal and professional boundaries
Excellent written and verbal communication
Team oriented and able to work independently, including in the community
Motivated, well organized, and a creative problem solver
Genuine interest in working with young people experiencing barriers to employment and education
Advocacy and systems navigation skills; persistence and patience
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to contribute effectively to electronic medical record and evaluation platforms
Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a vehicle while on shift
Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

Responsibilities

Implement Integrated Placement Support services for young people with varying mental wellness, complex needs, and / or neurodiversity
Assess youths’ employment and education goals, interests, and needs; work with youth and supports to plan and execute outcome-oriented services to meet needs and goals
Provide range of supports to meet youth needs, including outreach and coordination
Participate in evaluation and quality improvement
Work in an integrated way with interdisciplinary Foundry team and work closely with other professionals, services providers, educators, and employers
Perform varied administrative functions to support the program
Track referrals and engage young people on the interest list who are waiting to participate in the full program
Alongside Foundry Works and Education team members, contribute to recruitment, program evaluation, and reporting
Contribute to client records using Foundry’s Toolbox platform and integrated electronic medical record (MOIS)
Design and deliver relevant workshops, develop and share materials and tools to support young people
Carry a caseload, work as part of an integrated team, lead coordination of other supports and services when indicated
Hold drop-in hours or single session workshops for young people on the interest list
Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with employers, educators, and related systems and services