we are hiring a SCHOOL LIAISON

WE are 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: Liverpool office
School locations are Liverpool High, North Queens High, Lockport High, and Shelburne High
Successful candidate will be a highly dynamic, organized and detail-oriented individual with outstanding people skills, highly adaptable and flexible and 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)
• During summer months work on youth focused initiatives, present on Let's Talk Careers and prepare workplans for the upcoming school year
• 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 students, 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 in 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:

• A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related field, such as psychology, social services or education, is usually required

• Willingness to obtain Certified Career Development Practitioner designation
• Experience in working with youth, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, African Canadians, other racially visible persons would be considered an asset
• Preference will be given to a Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) or an individual in their final stages of acquiring the CCDP designation
• 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 our 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 a MSWord format, merged into one document to the attention of Margaret Matthews, Executive Director, mmatthews@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: March 31, 2023 at 4:30pm
We thank you for your interest in NS Works Employment Solutions Society; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Start Date: April 17, 2023
Salary Range: $37,050 - $44,850

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