Trauma-Informed Transition Coach for Young Adults

Family Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid Group Benefit Plan

Flexible Health Spending Account

3 weeks’ vacation

RRSP matching

Ongoing paid training

Mileage compensation

Paid sick time

Agency-wide social events

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

The Family Centre is seeking one 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 focuses on practical, relationship-centered supports to build life skills, self-advocacy, and community connections.

Using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches, you will help clients identify priorities, address barriers, and work toward meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CYC or Social Work, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services plus related field experience.
• Diploma in CYC or Social Work with extensive field experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with youth or young adults.
• Experience with Children and Family Services is an asset.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office, Google products, client management systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to supplementary 1:1 referrals and clarify goals and scope.
• Engage young adults through in-person, telephone, text, and virtual contact.
• Provide flexible, time-limited individual support aligned with goals.
• Provide transportation and accompaniment to appointments and activities.
• Communicate with TAP Practitioners and community partners with consent.
• Maintain professional boundaries and document service activities.
• Maintain timely case notes, service plans, progress updates, and records.
• Track and report service hours, activities, outcomes, and referrals.

Skills

Relationship-building

Individual service planning

Caseload management

Practical coaching skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Care or Social Work

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services plus related experience

Diploma in CYC or Social Work plus extensive experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google products

Client management systems

Documentation tools

Job description

The Family Centre is seeking one 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 focuses on practical, relationship-centered supports to build life skills, self-advocacy, and community connections.

Using trauma-informed and strength-based approaches, you will help clients identify priorities, address barriers, and work toward meaningful outcomes.