ASD-E Transition Coach (TERM)

The Opportunity:

Position: Transition Coach

Internal/External: Internal/External

Employment Type: Term (until December 17, 2027 tentatively)

Vacancies: 1

Union: PSAC

Hours: 36.25 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary: In accordance with PSAC Collective Agreement

The following outlines the relevant qualifications and job description for the Transition Coach: 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• To support high school educators in utilizing the model and tool by coaching, offering guidance and modeling.

• Co-create with EECD training materials for districts and schools to become familiar with and adept at using the new Hopeful Transitions model and tool.

• Assist EECD with developing effective project communication details for districts and schools to support better transition planning processes and the use of the tool.

• Plan and provide training (professional learning) for districts and schools in how to use the Hopeful Transitions model and tool.

• Support the use of the online career/life planning tool, my Blueprint.

• Liaising and collaborating with Learning Specialists at EECD (to share information concerning updates to the model and tool, data collection, and/or receive training and support)

• Working in collaboration with Experiential Coordinators to further develop community relationships and capacities to support diverse learners in local businesses and organizations.

• Communicating with and alongside community organizations supporting learners with diverse needs to facilitate the offering of services.

• Data collection and follow-up on accountability structures. Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences, or Education and one year of coaching-related work experience for a total combination of 5 years; or a minimum post-Secondary Diploma / Certificate in related disciplines of Social Sciences, Education, or Human Services and three years of coaching-related work experience for a total combination of 5 years; or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the requisite skills

• Experience in community engagement and a proven ability to take initiative.

• Demonstrate knowledge in school-to-work initiatives, experience is an asset.

• A strong understanding of labor market trends in New Brunswick

• Experience in a coordination role as well as working on a team.

• Demonstrate experience and sensitivity in working with diverse groups of people.

• Strong computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to travel.

Applications must include a current resume and the names of three work-related references. Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Subject to the response of this competition, education and/or experience requirements may be changed. Thank you in advance for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Criminal record check will be required as a condition of employment for the successful candidate. This is an open competition; however, in accordance with Public Service Alliance of Canada Union Collective Agreement, should unionized employees under this bargaining group apply, employees shall be selected on the basis of skill, ability, competence and qualifications. Where skill, qualifications and ability are relatively equal amongst union applicants, the vacancy will be filled on the basis of seniority. If there are no union applicants, the position will be filled from qualified applicants for these competitions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we promote a scent-reduced environment.