Youth Intervention Program

Position: Youth Intervention Program Staff
Location:

YMCA Immigrant Services, Halifax Nova Scotia

Program:
Youth Outreach

Position Status:
Full Time

Compensation: $39,000- $42,000 annually

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us to shine.
As part of your total compensation:

Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities

Access to Y at Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your own home

Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs

3 weeks’ Vacation entitlement and paid wellness days

Comprehensive benefits package and pension

Complimentary wellbeing and counselling services

About the Role:

The Youth Intervention Program Staff plays an essential role in the planning, implementation, and delivery of services designed to support and empower newcomers as they settle in their new community. This position, under the supervision of the Coordinator, works to ensure that programs and services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the diverse needs of newcomers, fostering a sense of belonging.

This role will be an integral member of a dynamic program team, providing targeted support to newcomer youth at risk, helping them navigate challenges such as violence, vulnerability, and social integration.

This role focuses on providing individualized intervention and mentorship to at‑risk youth, while also collaborating with community organizations, schools, and stakeholders to address broader issues affecting youth, including violence and systemic barriers. Through culturally sensitive support, the staff will empower newcomer youth to overcome adversity, build resilience, and thrive, while working to create safer and more inclusive communities for all young people.

In this role, you will:

Work with youth, their families, and community partners to ensure that youth are equipped with the tools, resources, and opportunities for social inclusion, empowerment, and well‑being, helping them develop the skills and confidence to succeed in their new environment

Lead and coordinate activities designed to support and engage newcomer youth as they navigate their settlement and integration process in their new community

Create safer, inclusive, and empowering spaces for newcomer youth to connect with each other, build essential skills, and access support services

Develop and refine program and service activities based on the needs of clients and community

Develop, implement and support recruitment plan and efforts to ensure active participation in program activities and services

Prepare and setup of program materials, venues, and resources required for workshops, events, classes and/or service delivery

Schedule client appointments, group sessions, workshops and program calendars to ensure targets are met

Support the monitoring of program outcomes by helping track progress, engagement, and overall program success

Provide direct support to clients attending programs, ensuring they have the necessary resources, information, assistance and referral to additional services when needed

Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to establish and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, service providers, and stakeholders, enhance service delivery and building a supportive network for clients

Assist with maintaining program records and tracking participation, ensuring accurate data entry into organizational databases. Support the Program Coordinator in preparing reports on program outcomes and client feedback

Participate in team meetings, training opportunities, and collaborative planning activities to support program success and organizational objectives

Education and Skills

Qualifications:

Relevant education and/or combination of training or experience in human service delivery, Child and Youth care, settlement services delivery, community development or equivalent

Experience working with immigrant, refugee, newcomer and/or priority youth in community, settlement, education, social service, or outreach settings. Lived newcomer experience is considered a strong asset

Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships and effectively engage youth facing complex challenges, including social isolation, family…