Youth Career Coach: Empower Future Paths

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

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