Case Manager, Youth Employment Bootcamp

Date Posted: April 29, 2025

Position Title: Case Manager, Youth Employment Bootcamp

Location: Robert Lee YMCA (955 Burrard St., Vancouver BC V6E 0B1)

Term: Temporary, Full-time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Start Date: As soon as possible

End Date: March 31, 2026 (with the possibility of extension depends on program funding )

Salary: $57,229.90 - $60,242.00 per annum (based on skills and years of experience)

Reports To: Manager, Employment and Skills Development

Benefits:
• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Generous employer-matched pension plan
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community
• Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

The YMCA Youth Employment Bootcamp program is designed to support youth with barriers to employment to develop fundamental life, social and employability skills. This occurs through a series of workshops and training sessions followed by a practical work experience.

This position has the primary responsibility of working directly with participants of the program to set up work placements and provide on-going follow-up supports. The position will also involve assisting in setting up structure and process for the delivery of the program, outreach to the community in order to promote and recruit participants, and establishing connections with businesses in order to develop job opportunities as participants move towards employment. Additionally, the position will facilitate, improve, and evaluate workshops related to life, social, and employability skills. The work environment is very fast-paced, with a high volume of program participants.

Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:
• Support participants in assessing skills, exploring career options, and developing employment action plans.
• Deliver workshops on job search strategies, resumes, interviews, and workplace readiness.
• Provide holistic support to multi-barriered youth, addressing housing, mental health, substance use, and basic needs.
• Facilitate job placements and offer ongoing coaching to promote retention and workplace success.
• Maintain strong partnerships with employers, community agencies, and internal teams to deliver wraparound services.
• Share current labour market info and connect participants to relevant community resources.
• Monitor progress, provide performance coaching, and adjust employment plans as needed.
• Track engagement and outcomes using digital tools and client management systems.
• Conduct employer outreach, promote program services, and generate job opportunities.
• Apply equity, diversity, and inclusion in all participant interactions and decision-making.
• Travel within Vancouver and the Lower Mainland for outreach, meetings, and participant support.

Qualification-you bring:
• Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting youth and individuals with mental health and substance use challenges (incl. concurrent disorders)
• Strong ties to the local business community and success in job placement/recruitment
• Skilled in developing and facilitating community-based programs and workshops
• Proven facilitation skills delivering pre-employment and career workshops for youth
• Knowledge of local youth resources and ability to build community partnerships
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Office 365, Word, Excel)
• Self-directed with a high level of initiative
• CDP or equivalent certification is an asset
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.

Application Process-ready to make a difference?

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself > Talent > Career Centre)

Application Deadline: Until Filled
• Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.

You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.
• If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note: Depending on the role, we may need to provide preference to internal applicants first. We treat each competition independently and encourage you to keep applying should your experience and qualification be a match for the role.

Does this role sound like a great fit, but you don’t meet every requirement? At YMCA BC, we understand that qualifications and experiences vary. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply—even if your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.

Thank you for your interest and application.