Community Development positions

The YMCA of Regina is an Imagine Canada accredited non-profit charity open to all & dedicated to building strong kids, strong families & strong communities. The YMCA of Regina excels at delivering programming focused on our three pillars of service; health & fitness, childcare & community development. These premier programs influence the lives of our local community & truly inspire our employees & volunteers.

The Mental Wellness Facilitator will work collaboratively with other staff & participants in delivering the Y Mind Teen & Youth Mental Health program. The facilitators are responsible for screening & intake of group participants, delivering program sessions in-person, connecting virtually with participants once individually following program completion, & providing appropriate community referrals for program participants if needed.

Responsibilities:

• Intake of program applicants through online intake.
• Co-facilitate group sessions online & create a warm, welcoming, & safe group environment.
• Maintain a strengths-based approach that inspires participants to engage in self-development & change.
• Meet virtually individually with participants following program completion.
• Support applicants and participants to contact appropriate referrals to community agencies when necessary.
• Organization of data for evaluation of program.
• Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, & property by following YMCA standards/ policies/ procedures.
• Communicate regularly with the YMCA Hub including & completing a post-program report.

Requirements:

• Higher level education in mental health or counselling related field (such as a BSW) or equivalent combination of experience & education required (ie. BSW and 3 years’ experience in the field)
• Experience working with youth (13-30 years of age) experiencing mild-to-moderate anxiety & mood problems
• Experience facilitating mental wellness/psycho-educational groups
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience conducting intakes & assessments
• Ability to recognize mental health signs & symptoms beyond the mild-to-moderate spectrum & to provide referrals to appropriate medical & community agencies

The YMCA of Regina is an equal opportunity employer and provides a competitive total rewards package. Applicants with high standards of performance are encouraged to apply to careers@regina.ymca.ca. In application, please provide a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references.

The YMCA of Regina is an Imagine Canada accredited non-profit charity that is open to all, and dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Focusing on the following core programs: education, employment, leadership development, community outreach and housing, the YMCA of Regina Community Development Department enriches the lives of people by strengthening connections, building capacity and creating a positive and sustainable impact on our community.

Opportunity:

Working closely with the HOMEBASE team, the Healthy Relationships Facilitator will work as a part of the service team at HOMEBASE Moose Jaw; a highly collaborative partnership between many agencies & organizations. This full-time position is dedicated to supporting youth ages 12-25 through the development & delivery of a healthy relationships’ curriculum. The role includes front line engagement with youth, providing one on one support &
mentorship around healthy relationships, facilitating small group sessions, & fostering strong, positive relationships with young people to promote emotional wellbeing, communication skills & personal empowerment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, adapt and deliver an engaging healthy relationships curriculum, tailored to youth ages 12-25.
• Provide one-to-one & group support
• Facilitate individual & small group sessions on topics related to healthy relationships, relevant to the youth in Moose Jaw
• Provide community outreach which may include facilitating presentations to community partners & youth participant recruitment
• Support community engagement activities
• Collaborate with community organizations, schools & other service providers to coordinate outreach & program delivery
• Participate as a member of the service delivery team
• Maintain and update documentation and statistical data as required
• Contribute to agency-wide initiatives to advance the mission & ends of the organization
• Support a clean, friendly & welcoming environment
• Office administration includes answering phones, booking appointments, basic data entry & light housekeeping.

Qualifications:

•  An understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth & community services available
• Knowledge of local mental health & addictions system & community services
• An understanding of adolescent development, healthy relationship dynamics & youth engagement practices
• Reliable & have a strong willingness to improve the lives of youth aged 12-25
• Excellent facilitation, communication, & interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of Office 365, Word, and virtual content creation
• Working hours will include evenings & weekends
• Willingness to learn and participate in training when available.
• Grade 12 education, post-secondary diploma or degree is considered an asset
• Recent satisfactory criminal record check and a child abuse registry check,
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

The YMCA of Regina is an equal opportunity employer and provides a competitive total rewards package. Applicants with high standards of performance are encouraged to apply to careers@regina.ymca.ca. In application, please provide a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references.