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Location:
YMCA Immigrant Services, Halifax Nova Scotia
Program:
Youth Outreach
Position Status:
Full Time
Compensation: $39,000- $42,000 annually
There is potentialinside all of us – we all have it in us to shine.
Every charity exists to help solve aproblem – our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcareshortages, social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, andmore. Today, our network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and theprovince, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental healthsupports, accessible childcare, supporting anincreasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth to grow and lead, helpingto navigate a precarious labour market, delivering wellness programming for all,and creating community for isolated older adults.
We give people the tools,encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in their corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can domore than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidancethat helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods intovibrant and healthy communities.
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 wellnessdays
Comprehensive benefits package and pension
Complimentary wellbeing and counsellingservices
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 toensure that programs and services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive tothe diverse needs of newcomers, fostering a sense of belonging.
This role will be an integral member of a dynamicprogram team, providing targeted support to newcomer youth at risk, helping them navigate challenges such as violence, vulnerability, and socialintegration.
This role focuses on providing individualizedintervention and mentorship to at-risk youth, while also collaborating with community organizations, schools, and stakeholders to address broader issuesaffecting youth, including violence and systemic barriers. Through culturallysensitive support, the staff will empower newcomer youth to overcome adversity,build resilience, and thrive, while working to create safer and more inclusivecommunities 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 andengage newcomer youth as they navigate their settlement and integration processin their new community
Create safer, inclusive, and empowering spaces fornewcomer youth to connect with each other, build essential skills, and access support services
Develop and refine program and service activitiesbased 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 helpingtrack 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 supportivenetwork for clients
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