Peer Support Worker (HOMEBASE Moose Jaw)

The YMCA of Regina is an Imagine Canada accredited charity established in 1907. Our vision is a community connected and empowered to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. The YMCA of Regina (operating in Regina and Moose Jaw) excels at delivering programming focused on our three pillars of service: community development, childcare and health fitness, and aquatics.

The Peer Support Worker will work as part of the service team at HOMEBASE Moose Jaw; a highly collaborative partnership between many agencies and organizations. HOMEBASE is intended to be a one-stop shop to quickly connect youth with the right services, in the right place and time, emphasizing developing a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach and focusing on early interventions. The Peer Support is a front-line staff member who relates to and engages with participants of the organization from a peer perspective and provides emotional and social support, co-facilitates courses, and links individuals with HOMEBASE and community resources. Peer support is offered as part of a menu of options within the organization and the Youth Hub itself but will work as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

  • Be the first point of entry and intake for youth at HOMEBASE
  • Provide one-to-one and group support
  • Liaise with youth participants and service providers in the hub to support the participants’ access to services and programs.
  • Provide service navigation and ensure linkages are made with HOMEBASE partners and community resources
  • Provide community outreach which may include facilitating presentations to community partners and youth participant recruitment
  • Support community engagement activities
  • Implement programming (life skills, employment, other)
  • 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 and ends of the organization
  • Support a clean, friendly and welcoming environment
  • Office administration includes answering phones, booking appointments, basic data entry and light housekeeping.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 education, some post-secondary considered an asset
  • Personal lived experience with mental health and/or addictions challenges and recovery, as well as a willingness, readiness and ability to share own experiences is considered an asset.
  • An understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and community services available
  • Knowledge of local mental health and addictions system and community services
  • Empathy, understanding and peer support skills
  • Reliable and have a strong willingness to improve the lives of youth aged 12-25
  • Availability evenings and weekends
  • Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search
  • 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 for performance are encouraged to apply to careers@regina.ymca.ca. In application, please provide a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references.