Youth Case Coordinator – Employment Navigation

Edmonton City Centre Church Corp•Edmonton, AB

22h•CA$52,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hallway Café is a social enterprise that provides employment readiness training for youth while operating food and beverage services that support agency programming. As a Youth Case Coordinator – Employment Navigator, you support youth through their transition from training to employment by providing individualized coaching, employment preparation, and ongoing case management support. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you build relationships with community employers, create pathways to employment, and support youth and employers throughout the employment journey to promote long-term success and stability.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care (CYC), Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
Food Safety certification
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and vehicle
Proof of vehicle insurance (min. $2 million liability), registration and 3-year drivers abstract.
Standard First Aid and CPR certification
Suicide Intervention certification
Cultural Awareness certification
De-Escalation certification
Trauma Informed Care certification
Harm Reduction certification
WHMIS certification
2+ years of experience working with vulnerable or marginalized youth populations.
Experience supporting youth impacted by addictions, poverty, mental health, trauma, and other complex barriers.
Strong knowledge and application of harm reduction, trauma-informed, resiliency-focused, and solution-focused practices.
Experience facilitating workshops, training, or group-based learning opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospitality or food service environments is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Build supportive relationships with youth and provide individualized coaching, encouragement, and crisis support.
Support youth in developing employment goals, job readiness skills, resumes, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
Assist youth experiencing mental health, addictions, poverty, and housing challenges through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Develop, monitor, and support individualized employment and transition plans to promote successful employment outcomes.
Build and maintain partnerships with employers and community agencies to create employment opportunities for youth.
Facilitate workshops and employment readiness training, including life skills, stress management, and food service training.
Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, case files, and program records in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.