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The YMCA of Cape Breton is looking for a passionate professional to join our team as a School Liaison and support the work of our NS Works Centers.
The YMCA Experience
The YMCA of Cape Breton is one of the largest charities in Nova Scotia and a member of one of the most recognized organizations in the world. Our mission is to connect and ignite the potential in people, helping them grow and give back to our communities. Through building connections with people at all ages and stages of their lives – as well as the broader community – the YMCA of Cape Breton serves over 35 000 people annually.
Programs and services focus on empowering people of all ages and life stages to overcome barriers and rise to their full potential. These include health, fitness and aquatics; licensed childcare; employment programs (Nova Scotia Works); youth programming and related community services. The YMCA occupies 14 program sites across Cape Breton Island.
The YMCA of Cape Breton offers a great workplace culture achieved through an environment that embraces diversity and social inclusion, values differences, celebrates achievements and supports full participation by all employees. We believe that everyone belongs! The YCB provides 200+ employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of those within our communities.
Position Summary
The YMCA of Cape Breton Nova Scotia Works (NSW) Employment Services Centres offer an integrated bundle of employment services to help Nova Scotians understand, prepare for and meet the needs of the provincial labour market. Additionally, we provide services to support employers in recruiting, managing and developing the talent they require to be more productive in the global economy.
Our organization is seeking an individual who is passionate about assisting Nova Scotia public school students in understanding and preparing for the needs of the province’s job market. The School Liaison serves as a pivotal role within the Nova Scotia Works Employment Services model by supporting students in grades 7-12, and their families and caregivers in navigating career and education pathway decisions and labour market information through community-based employment assistance services.
Responsibilities:
As the School Liaison, duties include:
· Identify services and tools needed to support student and labour market connections
· Plan, promote and deliver career supports
· Promote and deliver Let’s Talk Careers program at the Junior and Senior High School levels
· Provide individualized and/or group career support to students and families
· Use career software platforms to navigate labour market information, employment opportunities and to explore required workplace expectations
· Navigation of employment and career planning resources needed to achieve career goals
· Delivery of student workshops focused on essential and employability skills that align with LMI, workplace expectations and job opportunities
· Provision, navigation and interpretation of current and relevant Labour Market Information to students and families
· Work collaboratively across the province to share resources and deliver virtual offerings to tap expertise and created delivery efficiencies and opportunities
· Develop and enhance relationships with education (public school and post-secondary), community organizations, service providers, employers/ industry partners and other referral agencies
· Assist students in accessing resources and information required to achieve career goals
· Access and Implement tools to measure success of Nova Scotia Works School Liaison supports and outreach
· Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications
· Willing to obtain the Certified Career Development Practitioner designation
· Willing to obtain the Case Manager Specialization Certification
· Education in Human Services or related field of study OR a combination of education/work/volunteer experience would be an asset
· Must be willing to travel through the Cape Breton Regional Municipality
· Must be available to work evenings and/or weekends on occasion
· Schedule flexibility to accommodate variations outside of regular business hours, as needed.
Skills & Competencies:
· Good knowledge of community organizations, service providers, and referral agencies
· Ability to access and effectively use information and communications technology (Microsoft Office applications and online communications tools)
· Strong networking and effective communication skills – verbal and written
· Excellent interpersonal and judgment skills
· Demonstrates practice of inclusion, ethical decision making and respect for diversity
· Commitment to professional development and career self-management
Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/ Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. They will also be required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training
We Offer
· Participation in Comprehensive Group Benefits and Pension Program
· Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
· Individual & Family YMCA Membership
· Strong Work Life Balance Programs (15 paid vacation days, 11 wellness day annually)
· Discounted Childcare and Camp Rates
Apply Today
Please email your cover letter and resume in one document to HR@cb.ymca.ca by 4:30 PM ADT Thursday, October 17, 2024. It is imperative that the cover letter and resume illustrate your professional competencies and certifications in relation to this position. Please reference NSW-SL 024 in the subject line and note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The YMCA of Cape Breton is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 10 months
Pay: $26.50 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-10-17
Expected start date: 2024-10-28