Trauma-Informed Transition Coach for Young Adults

The-Family-Centre

Edmonton

On-site

CAD 55,000 - 58,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid Group Benefit Plan

Flexible Health Spending Account

3 weeks’ vacation

RRSP matching after 1 year of employ-

Ongoing paid training

Mileage compensation

Paid sick time (up to 8 days per year)

Agency-wide social events

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

The Family Centre in Edmonton is hiring a full-time Transition Coach to support young adults ages 18-24 transitioning from government care under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The role provides practical, relationship-centered support to build life skills, self-advocacy, and community connections.

You will work in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive environment with paid training, excellent benefits, and a wellness program.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Care or Social Work; or
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Early Childhood, Human Ecology, etc.) plus related experience in the field; or
Diploma in CYC or Social work plus extensive experience in the field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with youth or young adults
Experience working with Children and Family Services an asset;
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Google products, client management systems, and related documentation tools.
Proficient relationship-building, individual service planning, caseload management, and practical coaching skills.

Responsibilities

Receive and respond to supplementary 1:1 referrals, connecting with the young adult and TAP Practitioner to clarify goals, scope, service expectations, and duration
Engage young adults through flexible in-person, telephone, text, and virtual contact, according to individual needs and preferences;
Provide flexible, targeted, time-limited individual support consistent with the supplementary referral and the young adult’s identified goals;
Provide transportation and accompaniment to appointments, services and skill-building activities as identified in the supplementary referral
Communicate and collaborate with TAP Practitioners, Supervisor, Knowledge Holders, natural supports, and community partners in accordance with consent and information-sharing requirements;
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and clarify when needs fall outside the scope of authorized supplementary services;
Maintain timely, accurate case notes, service plans, progress updates, contact records, and supplementary service documentation in accordance with agency and funder requirements;
Track and report supplementary service hours, activities, outcomes, and referral status;