Career Coach – Youth

Douglas College; See; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Job summary

The Career Coach (Youth) at Cloverdale WorkBC Centre, operated by Douglas College, supports youth seeking employment through individualized needs assessments, planning, and coaching. You will determine eligibility for supports, develop action plans, and document progress in the ministry database while guiding clients toward employment or further education.

This temporary 40-hour-per-week contract runs through March 31, 2027, with typical shifts Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm and occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and career consulting experience.
• Experience with employment counseling and programs.
• Experience working with Youth.
• Knowledge of local labour market and trends.
• Knowledge of WorkBC and its mandate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments to identify strengths and employment barriers.
• Determine eligibility for financial supports and services.
• Tailor services to individual client needs.
• Assist clients with development of individualized action plans outlining goals, service needs, and steps to achieve employment.
• Provide ongoing client support and document progress in the ministry-approved database.
• Refer clients to community supports as needed.
• Provide outreach for case managed services and participate in youth-focused committees.

Skills

Youth engagement

Career counseling

Research skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and career consulting experience

Tools

MS Office

Database entry

Internet research

Job description

$31.53 to $34.13 per hour. Placement is based on education and experience.

The Opportunity

THE ROLE :
As a member of the Cloverdale WorkBC Centre team, the Career Coach (Youth) plays a dynamic role working with youth who are looking for employment and supporting the daily operations of the Centre.
RESPONSIBILITIES :

Individual Support:

• Conduct needs assessment to identify strengths and employment barriers;
• Determine eligibility for financial supports and services;
• Tailor services to individual client needs;
• Assist Clients with the development of individualized action plans that clearly outline the Client’s goals, service needs, and steps to achieve their desired employment;
• Provide ongoing Client support including documenting Client’s progress and outcomes using the Ministry approved database;
• Assess and refer for specialized assessments when needed; including medical assessment reports Psychological and Vocational, Learning Disability, Neuropsychological, and Functional Capacity;
• Provide coaching and support toward employment or further education;
• Maintain regular contact to monitor progress and provide motivation;
• Refer clients to community supports as needed.

Community Outreach

• Provide outreach for case managed services as needed.
• Participate in committees with the mandate of supporting Youth;
• Represent the Cloverdale WorkBC Centre through participation in community events, such as career fairs, community days, and other special events;

Administration:

• Track client progress and maintain accurate records in ICM ;
• Manage distribution and tracking of financial supports;
• Complete and submit required reports;
• Monitor performance targets and review with the Centre Manager.
• Participate in team meetings and case conferencing;
• Foster a respectful, collaborative work environment;
• Provide coverage in the Employment Resource Area and for colleagues as needed.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and career consulting experience;
• Experience with employment counseling and programs;
• Experience working with Youth;
• Demonstrated ability to use computer software applications including MS Office, Database entry and ability to research information using the Internet;
• Creative and passionate about working with clients to secure sustainable employment;
• Knowledge of career assessment, problem solving and decision-making strategies;
• Knowledge of local labour market and trends;
• Knowledge of WorkBC and its mandate;
• Willingness to travel within the catchment;
• Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record check including a vulnerable population check. A criminal record will not automatically result in your application for employment being denied.
• Career Development Practitioner Certificate considered an asset.

Additional Information

This is a temporary contract position (40 hours per week) to March 31, 2027.
Shifts are typically Mondays-Fridays from 8:30am-5:00pm. However, must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
This position is based at the Cloverdale WorkBC Centre and travel within the community may be required.

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
• * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
  • Current employee
  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
• * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
  • Douglas College Careers Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
• * Employees are required to report to the college in person, promptly and reliably, as required by their position. To meet this obligation, they must reside within a commutable distance to the college for the duration of their employment.Please confirm that you can fulfill this requirement.
  • Yes, I can fulfill this requirement
  • No, I cannot fulfill this requirement