Job Description: School Liaison

Company: Nova Scotia Works Employment Solutions Society
Location: Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Not Specified
Job Type: Not Specified
Salary: Not Specified

School Liaison

Employment Opportunity

School Liaison

Employment Solutions Society, a Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centre, is hiring a School Liaison Term Position, to work collaboratively with students, family members, educators, school board regional centres for education personnel, LAE, EECD and community partners including employers/industry to develop and enhance relationships within the education community.

The Nova Scotia Works School Liaison position will support students in Grades 7-12 and their families in exploring career options, understanding Nova Scotia labour market information and how these connect to school choices.

Primary Work Location: Bridgewater office

School locations are New Germany, Forest Heights, Parkview, and North Queens

The successful candidate is a highly dynamic, organized and detail-oriented individual with outstanding people skills, is highly adaptable and flexible and has a passion for helping students/families to successfully implement their career goals.

Responsibilities:

Identify services and tools needed to support student and labour market connections
During the instructional day, plan, promote or deliver career supports in consultation with school administration and other related school personnel (school counselor, teacher and specialist)
Gather and disseminate current and relevant career and Labour Market Information (LMI)
Determine the degree to which tools, information and available resources reflect the needs of community organizations, service providers, employers/ industry partners and other referral agencies
Promote and deliver Let’s Talk Careers program at the Junior and Senior High School levels
Delivery of student workshops focused on essential and employability skills that align with LMI, workplace expectations and job opportunities (individual or group sessions can be delivered at school and the community).
Provision of support to Grade 12 students during their final semester which may include individual sessions for those who will be entering the labour market.
Use approved Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) career software platforms to navigate labor market information, employment opportunities and to explore required workplace expectations
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the province to share resources and deliver virtual workshops

Skills and Competencies:

Good knowledge of community organizations, service providers, referral agencies and the public-school system
Ability to access and effectively use information and communications technology, conduct research
Solid understanding of Labour Market Information
Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
Demonstrates practice of inclusion, ethical decision making and respect for diversity
Commitment to professional development

Education, Training, Certification and Experience:

Preference will be given to a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) or in final stages of acquiring designation
Post secondary diploma or certificate will be required in counselling, education, social work or related field
Willingness to obtain Certified Career Development Practitioner designation
Experience working with youth, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, African Canadians, other racially visible persons would be considered an asset
Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
Must have a clear Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Record Check

Employment Solutions Society is committed to having a team reflective of the Region’s diversity and welcome applications from First Nations, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities, Persons of minority and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your cover letter or resume.

To Apply for this position, email your resume and cover letter in an MS Word Format, merged into one document to the attention of Margaret Matthews, Executive Director, mmatthews@empsolutions.ca and Heather Clarkson, Operations Manager, hclarkson@empsolutions.ca with the email subject line, Nova Scotia Works School Liaison

Please note that only emailed applications will be considered. No telephone calls please.

Deadline for Submissions: Wednesday July 21^st at 12 (noon).

We thank you for your interest in NS Works Employment Solutions Society; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. References will only be contacted for those that have been selected for an interview.

Anticipatory Start Date: August 3, 2021 (Term Position March 12, 2022) with the possibility of extension.

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