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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Employment &amp; Education Partnerships Coordinator</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Contract Term:</span></span></span><span><span> 1-Year</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Position Type:</span></span></span><span><span> Part-Time </span></span><span><br></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Location:</span></span></span><span><span> Toronto, ON</span></span><span> <br></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Reports To:</span></span></span><span><span> Program </span><span>Director</span></span><span> <br></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Collaborates Closely With: </span></span></span><span><span>Program </span><span>Team</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Position Overview</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>The </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Employment &amp; Education Partnerships Coordinator</span></span></span><span><span> plays </span><span>a central role</span><span> in supporting </span><span>StepStones</span><span> youth to access meaningful, part-time employment and education opportunities that accommodate their school schedules and personal growth goals. This role emphasizes building </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>strategic partnerships with employers, training programs, and post-secondary institutions</span></span></span><span><span> that are committed to offering opportunities to </span><span>StepStones</span><span> youth.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>The </span><span>Coordinator</span><span> complements the </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Connections Coordinators’</span></span></span><span><span> work by advancing placement opportunities and preparing youth for success in the workforce and in learning environments. Youth support should be guided by the individualized </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>education and employment plans developed by Connections Coordinators</span></span></span><span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Key Responsibilities</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Partnership Development &amp; Employer Engagement</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Identify</span><span>, build, and </span><span>maintain</span><span> partnerships with employers, training institutions, and corporate stakeholders</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Promote the </span><span>StepStones</span><span> model and the mutual benefits of hiring or mentoring </span><span>StepStones</span><span> youth</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Develop flexible, part-time employment opportunities aligned with youth education plans</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Coordinate customized placements and workplace readiness in collaboration with Connections Coordinators and </span><span>Supervisors</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Develop workplace partnerships that reflect equity, mentorship, and long-term success</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Work with employers after hire to ensure the success of the new hire. Check in </span><span>on a monthly basis</span><span> to review progress</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Maintain a roster of a minimum of 10 employers who are ready and able to hire new youth. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Maintain a roster of a minimum of 10 employers who have currently hired youth and support this roster on an ongoing and regular basis.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Ensure employers </span><span>maintain</span><span> the part time agreement and do not encourage youth to drop out or reduce school involvement</span><span>.  </span><span>Most employers will not be </span><span>permitted</span><span> to hire for more than 15 hours in the case that a youth has not completed post-education unless it is in the summer months</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Youth-Focused Employment &amp; Education Support</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Prepare youth for employment through</span><span> one to one</span><span>:</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Resume building and job search</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Interview preparation and mock interviews</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Workplace expectations, communication coaching, and first-day readiness</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Assist</span><span> with job applications, training program enrollment, or alternative education pathways</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Celebrate progress and help youth navigate any setbacks along the way</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Tailor supports using the </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Connections Coordinators' education plans</span></span></span><span><span> as a foundation</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Place a minimum of </span><span>45</span><span> youth in job placements per year</span><span> who </span><span>maintain</span><span> these job placements for a minimum of </span><span>5</span><span> months each</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Utilize the education plan for each youth</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Ongoing Support &amp; Monitoring</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Conduct regular check-ins with youth and employer partners</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Coordinate access to supports </span><span>such as</span><span> clothing, TTC fares, equipment, or </span><span>additional</span><span> coaching</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Troubleshoot issues or advocate for accommodations as needed</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Track outcomes, provide progress updates, and contribute to program evaluation</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>How This Role Supports the Team</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>This position works </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>in collaboration with the Connections Coordinators</span></span></span><span><span> by:</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Offering employment and education-specific coaching that complements community connection and life skills support</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Lead</span><span>s </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>external partnership building</span><br></span></span><span><span>to secure </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>real opportunities for youth</span></span></span><span><span> so Coordinators can focus on wraparound and life skills support</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Aligning placements with youth goals and schedules already </span><span>identified</span><span> in program planning</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Contributing to shared outcomes around engagement, retention, and long-term success</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Qualifications &amp; Experience</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Required:</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Minimum 3–5 years of experience in </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>employment services, workforce development, education access</span></span></span><span><span>, or youth programming</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Minimum 3 </span><span>years e</span><span>xperience</span><span> building </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>corporate or community partnerships</span></span></span><span><span>—especially with employers or post-secondary institutions</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Demonstrated success in </span></span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>youth engagement</span></span></span><span><span> and strengths-based practice</span><span> especially when working with hard to service youth</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Understanding of trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and youth-centered approaches</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Deep understanding of systemic barriers faced by youth in care or experiencing homelessness</span></span><span> </span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Assets:</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience in employer outreach, DEI-informed hiring, or HR</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Familiarity with Toronto</span><span> and surrounding area’s </span><span>workforce and education sectors</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Lived experience </span><span>or experience working with individuals </span><span>in systems of care, foster care, homelessness, or related barriers</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience with cold outreach, corporate giving, HR, </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience with formal partnership </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience with barrier reduction strategies (e.g., transportation, housing, criminal record navigation)</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em><span>Equal opportunity</span></em></span></p>\n<p><span>StepStones values the unique skills and experiences each individual has to offer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation to participate fully in our recruitment processes, please let us know when we contact you.</span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span>StepStones is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ people, individuals with disabilities, and other members of marginalized communities to consider working with and for StepStones. We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to evaluate candidates who meet the required qualifications.</span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><em><span>We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those applicants will be selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or in person submissions please.</span></em></p>",
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