Youth Employment Specialist

Be the best YOU
Being a part of Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) means you have a shared passion for supporting youth in reaching their full potential. YOU is a place where your unique background, perspectives, and talents are valued, and help innovate new program ideas to best support youth in our community.
You can make your impact here Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where the work you do is truly valued. You will have the freedom to excel in your way by serving young people and knowing you are making a difference for our community.
Come be a part of a team that works alongside youth as they work on goals and be there to celebrate when they achieve those milestones. Help us continue creating a community where youth are embraced and will thrive.
Reporting to the Team Leader, Youth Employment, the Youth Employment Specialist is responsible for helping youth to develop an individualized employment action plan to help guide them to a successful job search. A typical day involves completing common assessments, developing case management plans, coordinating referrals, and providing individual support to youth accessing programming. Qualified candidates possess exceptional communication and leadership skills, work well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and hold values that support our corporate vision of being "A community where youth are embraced and will thrive".

Specific responsibilities include
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but are not limited to the following:

• Provide intake, assessment, and case management services for youth experiencing barriers to employment
• Develop outcome-based employment and educational plans, social supports, and resources
• Support youth in exploring career paths and effective strategies to enter the labour market
• Apply knowledge of the local labour market and community supports for youth
• Integrate service options for youth across various programs within the agency
• Provide intake and case management support at different community-based centres including City of London Social Services offices, and local high schools
• Supports recruitment efforts through attending networking events and representing at community presentations/events
• Participates on committees, and supports external/internal fundraising events
• Liaise with YOU staff, community partners, and agencies
• Act as a point of contact for other agency staff, community partners and clients

Qualifications

• University Degree or minimum 2-year College Diploma in human /social services from an accredited institution
• Ability to succeed in a target-based work environment
• Prior experience working with a diverse population, including persons from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQ2S groups, and youth
• Proven crisis management and case management skills is an asse
• Strong case documentation, statistical reporting, file management, and organizational skills
• Experience working with youth affected by poverty, mental health, justice, addictions and homelessness an asset
• Experience or training in Human Resources or Career Development an asset
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365 as well as other software programs are required
• Suicide Prevention, Crisis Intervention and Prevention Training (PMAB or CPI) is an asset
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check for the youth population

Working

• Flexibility in scheduling to meet program needs, including evenings and weekends.
• 35 hours per week, flexible scheduling depending on programming needs

Youth Opportunities Unlimited
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333 Richmond Street

London, ON, N6A 3C2

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Job Details

Position Type
Full Time

Job Categories
Child & Youth Worker

Salary
CA$23.08-CA$29.47 per hour

Date Posted: November 26, 2025

How To Apply
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Contact Name
Justin McGuire

Email Justin McGuire

Application Deadline
Sunday, December 7, 2025

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