Community Development positions

The YMCA of Regina is an Imagine Canada accredited non-profit charity that is open to all, dedicated to building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. As the premiere values-based builder of health, leadership and personal development, we focus our program delivery on our three pillars of service: health and fitness, community development, and childcare.

If you want to help make a difference in the lives of youth in Regina, we have a great opportunity for you. The Youth Mentor will assist in executing the Beyond the Bell Mentorship Program. This program is offered in various schools around Regina and at a YMCA program site. This position requires you to build relationships with youth, act as a positive role model and facilitate meaningful workshops to Youth Mentorship groups throughout the week to students in grades 1-12. Some evening work may be required.

The Responsibilities

• Implement programming at various schools in a small group setting.
• Creating and facilitating interactive workshops for a small group of youth ages 6-15.
• Building relationships and providing mentorship to youth referred to YMCA Mentorship Program
• Comply with all YMCA Child Protection Policy and Procedures and complete all Child Protection training as required.
• Communicating program success and activities to program participants, their family and through the Y network.

The Requirements

• Ability to build relationships and work with youth is an asset, especially those with challenging behaviours
• Self-motivated and be able to work independently as well as part of a small team.
• Demonstrate the ability to be a positive role model, mentor and authentic leader
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• A Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector check prior to first day of work and dated no more than 3 months before hire date
• Must have update CPR and First Aid upon start date
• Valid driver’s license

The YMCA of Regina is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with high standards for performance are encouraged to send their resume and 3 professional references to careers@regina.ymca.ca.

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. As the premiere values-based builder of health, leadership and personal development in the cities of Regina and Moose Jaw, we focus our program delivery on our three pillars of service: health and fitness, community development, and childcare. Our programs impact the lives of almost 60,000 people in our community every year. Our commitment to member-focused service delivery inspires our team of approximately 350 staff and over 150 volunteers to effectively and efficiently leverage our resources to maximize our community impact.

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.

The Opportunity:

The Peer Navigator will work as a part of the service team in our Integrated Youth Hub; a highly collaborative partnership between many agencies and organizations. The Youth Hub 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 Position:

The Peer Navigator 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 Youth Hub 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 a part of a team.

The Responsibilities

• Be the first point of entry and intake for youth within the IYS hub
• Provide one-to-one and group peer 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 Youth Hub partners and community resources
• Provide community outreach which may include facilitating presentations to community partners and youth participant recruitment
• Co-facilitate educational sessions on a range of topics related to recovery, health and well-being
• Support community engagement activities
• Implements programming (life skills, mental health employment other)
• Participate as a member of the service delivery team
• Maintain and update documentation and statistical data as prescribed
• Contribute to agency-wide initiatives to advance the mission and ends of the organization
• Support a clean, friendly and welcoming environment (including reception areas)
• Office administration including answering phones, booking appointments, filing, ordering supplies and light housekeeping will be required.

The Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Problem-solving, and time management skills
• Facilitation skills an asset
• Working hours will include evenings and weekends
• Willingness to learn and participate in training when available.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The successful candidate must have a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check prior to the first day of work and dated no more than 3 months before hire date.

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.