END DATE: JULY 30, 2027

Phoenix Youth Programs is a non-profit, community-based organization located in K’jipuktuk/Halifax, Nova Scotia. Since 1987, Phoenix has been dedicated to supporting youth between the ages of 11 and 24, their families, and communities across multiple locations in Halifax. Our team of caring professionals recognizes that each person who comes to us has individual needs as well as strengths. People are the leaders in their own lives; Phoenix is a leader in supporting them.
Our approach is informed by the voices of the youth and families/caregivers we serve, important social justice considerations, best practice research, and the wisdom we have gathered from working closely with our local communities, as well as provincial and national partners. Phoenix is known locally, regionally and nationally for excellence and innovation. Most importantly, Phoenix has supported thousands of young people, their families and their communities.
A staff group that represents the diversity of the people and communities we serve is of the utmost importance. Phoenix is committed to reducing barriers and we encourage those interested to self-identify their ethnicity and/or race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, etc. We also invite you to share your pronouns in your cover letter or resume.
Position Overview: The Employment Placement Facilitator will be responsible for providing case management to youth seeking support with employment focused goals. Case management support will include increasing youths’ awareness and knowledge of the labour market and job search processes, career exploration, preparing applications and development employment related skills. A significant responsibility of the Employment Placement Facilitator includes supporting a cohort of youth through a pre-employment wage subsidy placement program focused on employment readiness skill building as well as completed a 12-week paid experience placement. This program includes one-on-one youth support, placement networking and matching with the youths’ interests, and evaluations throughout a youths’ placement.
Program Overview: The Phoenix Learning and Employment Centre (PLEC) offers education and employment support for youth aged 16-24. PLEC provides the opportunity to engage in the exploration of education and career development through individualized support, readiness programs, supporting the ability to access education funding, work placements, and wage subsidies.
The Phoenix Learning and Employment Centre is located on the second floor of the Quinpool Centre. It is accessible by elevator and stairs. Once inside the space, there are two gender neutral washrooms, a shared kitchen space, and two common areas that are available to youth and staff. We aim to have resources – be it posters, books, or desktop computers – throughout for all to explore and utilize.
Compensation: Annual salary of $52,328 (prorated for the term), comprehensive cost-shared group medical insurance plan, Employee and Family Assistance Program, 3% Employer paid RRSP contribution, three weeks of vacation in the first year and four weeks of vacation in the second year, three weeks of paid sick/wellness leave, a generous paid holiday schedule, in-house trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m., with some flexibility for occasional evening work.
Location: 6169 Quinpool Rd., Suite 220, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Reports to: Manager, Phoenix Learning and Employment Centre (PLEC)
Screening Requirements: Due to the sensitive nature of our work with youth, this position is subject to a satisfactory criminal record check including a vulnerable sector search, a child abuse register check and proof of education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and maintain positive working relationships with youth.
• High level of understanding of youth development issues, particularly housing and mental health, as they relate to the labor market engagement.
• Ability to engage and work effectively with youth to deliver workshops that address life & employability skills.
• Knowledge of employment & labour market needs, and trends is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to guide youth through a process of career exploration, and employment goal setting.
• Experience supporting young people to make positive career decisions and to transition into the workforce/labor market.
• Knowledge of community resources, training opportunities and employment programs are required.
• Ability to foster and steward positive relationships internally and with community partners including potential employers.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment effectively.
• Demonstrated understanding and skill applying a social justice lens, using a youth centered approach and trauma-informed practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and personal reflection towards an anti-oppressive approach to practice.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and qualify for use of the Phoenix vehicle; use of a personal vehicle would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, using the Internet and social media applications to connect with youth.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Social Work or Career Development/Employment Services or any other relevant human services or social science diploma or degree (e.g. Child and Youth studies, Social Services, Psychology etc.)
• A minimum of two (2) years direct service delivery experience with youth, preferably focused on youth employment support.
• Experience engaging and working with youth to deliver programming that addresses life and employability skills.
• Experience developing and facilitating pre-employment readiness training.
• Registration or candidacy for registration, certification, or membership of a related professional body (if applicable).
• Experience working for a non-profit organization is an asset.
• Standard First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), suicide intervention (ASIST), and naloxone training or a commitment to secure these certifications within six months of hire.

• Ensure the program delivery is congruent with Phoenix’s mission, vision, and values.
• Work in accordance with Phoenix’s policies, procedures, and philosophy of practice.
• Support the day-to-day operations of PLEC, including contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment. Regularly engaging in case conferencing with other PLEC team members.
• Over the course of the contract, support 24 participants (12 per year), in the Employment Connections Program (ECP). This support includes providing individualized case management to participants, community outreach, placement sourcing and job coaching activities.
• Recruit youth to the program, support them through a job search process and provide pre-employability readiness training either individually or in small groups.
• Monitor participant placement progress via regular check-ins with youth and placement supervisors.
• Provide individualized case management support to youth accessing PLEC as they work towards employment goals.
• Assess youth readiness and for positive engagement with their employment.
• Create individualized support plans with youth that work towards identified goals in a collaborative manner
• Work in conjunction with other Phoenix team members to provide wrap-around support for youth and coordinate placement strategies.
• Work collaboratively with other Phoenix programs to offer effective youth-centered life skill and employability programming including outreach and developing/facilitating workshops.
• Identify and recruit experience placements with the goal of matching youth with placements for short-term paid experience placements, (in tandem with other PLEC programs).
• Inform placements about the benefits of PLEC programs through various communication methods developed in conjunction with the PLEC’s Employer Engagement role.
• Actively engage and participate in internal Phoenix committees, projects, and activities and required.
• Support the onboarding and training of new staff and volunteers.
• Complete and maintain records, assessments, daily statistics, and files using the Phoenix database, ensuring youth confidentiality is protected. Write progress reports as required..