Community Development positions

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.

Job Description:

The Director of Integrated Youth Services will lead the delivery of access work as a part of the service team in our Youth Hub; a highly collaborative partnership between 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 right time, placing an emphasis on developing a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach and focusing on early interventions.

The Director will ensure the programs are successfully meeting their mandates while overseeing staff, operations, partnerships and future program growth. They will promote the development of a shared vision as well as strong partnerships and collaboration across government, health authorities, community-based service providers and philanthropy

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of a multi-year project plan and budget for emerging IYS Youth Hubs and services that are reflective of local needs and have broad regional impact.
• Promote development of a shared vision as well as strong partnerships and collaboration across government, health authorities, community-based service providers and philanthropy.
• Lead the planning and implementation of a comprehensive integrated Youth Hub development strategy, clinical care components, pathways, and models.
• Oversee and report on the initiative budget and financial operations.
• Ensure quality and fidelity to relevant service and practice standards.
• Build and sustain key relationships with partners in the community and with various government departments, health authorities, community agencies, and philanthropic agencies.
• Represent the YMCA of Regina IYS site and the steering Committee on various committees, working groups, and at meetings at the provincial and national level.
• Engage with mental health experts, existing provincial mental health organizations, philanthropic partners, and other community stakeholders.
• Develop and implement innovative fund-raising efforts that align with and support the initiative’s vison and deliverables.
• Develop and oversee implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy that meets internal partners and external stakeholders’ needs.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive and unifying marketing strategy and tools that will promote strong brand recognition for the initiative, ensuring strong youth involvement throughout the process.
• Provide regular reports on interim evaluation findings to the steering Committee, identifying relevant trends across all Hubs and highlighting relevant differences across sites.
• Ensure the development of innovative approaches that contribute to effective fundraising strategies.
• Provide focus on developing custom impact products designed to achieve specific mental health outcomes for youth and serve as investment opportunities across sectors, including philanthropy.
• Maintain an expert level of knowledge of integrated youth services hubs and initiatives in other jurisdictions and related literature.
• Provide presentations as required to foster broader comprehension of the model with relevant audiences across the province.
• Actively engage in pan- Canadian knowledge transfer by sharing lessons learned with other provinces or territories.
• Provide strategic leadership and support to the evolving multi-disciplinary team, providing operational leadership and support to the initiative in a manner that enables each member of the staff team to achieve identified outcomes collectively and in their respective area
• Areas of team oversight that may be required as the initiative progresses include:
  •  Clinical
  • Planning
  • Research and Evaluation
  • Communications
  • Youth, Family, Community Engagement
  • Implementation Science
  • Hub administration
• Complete staff and program overviews, finalize staffing model, hire and onboard the core staffing team as the initiative progresses, as well as ensure a high level of staff oversight, including on-going professional development, and participate in human resource matters.

Qualifications:

• Over five (5) years’ direct supervision experience in front line delivery and directly leading and managing teams in a multidisciplinary/integrated team setting.
• Post-secondary degree in a mental health, social services, social work or other appropriate discipline is required.
• Experience in human resource management, performance management, program development, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards and practices, and staff oversight is an asset.
• Clinical experience would be considered an asset .
• Knowledge of mental health disorders, problematic substance use, harm reduction principles, and child and youth mental health.
• Experience/strong knowledge of co-production methodologies.
• Ability to develop program proposals and funding requests.
• Knowledge of community resources and the health, mental health, social service, and government service systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of common issues faced by youth who have been in-care or formally in-care of Saskatchewan’s child welfare system.
• Knowledge of the impact of stigma.

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. They must also complete mandatory association training.

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 online 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. 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 Youth Counsellor 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 Youth Counsellor relates to and engages with participants of the organization from a peer support perspective using self-awareness of one’s own journey and lived experience to inspire hope, empowerment and recovery. The Youth Counsellor shares personal experiences related to their own path of recovery, provides emotional and social support, co-facilitates courses, links individuals with Youth Hub and community resources, as well as teaches life skills. 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 including the Director of Integrated Youth Services, and the Youth Hub Mental Health & Addictions Clinician to provide holistic service and referrals.

The Responsibilities:

• 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 basic 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
• Teach life-skills.
• 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.
• Assist hub staff as required.
• Support a clean, friendly and welcoming environment (including reception areas)
• Office administration including answering phones, booking appointments may be required.

Qualifications:

• This position requires, at minimum, a BSW and eligibility for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Social Workers or other professional association appropriate to degree and training.
• At least one years’ experience supporting youth (up to the age of 25) in a peer support, counselling, or case management role.
• Personal lived experience with mental health and/or addictions challenges and recovery, as well as a willingness, readiness and ability to share own experiences.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous populations, the impact of colonization on Canada’s Indigenous peoples, the historical and continuing impact of the residential school system, and traditional Indigenous healing and wellness beliefs, practices, and support agencies.
• Knowledge of settlement services and the impacts of immigration on newcomer youth.
• An understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and community services.
• Experience working with people living with disabilities is an asset.
• Knowledge of local mental health and addictions system and community services.
• Empathy, understanding and peer support skills.
• Superior engagement and communication skills.
• Problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Facilitation skills an asset.
• Working hours will include evenings and weekends.

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. They must also hold a valid driver’s license and have regular 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 online to careers@regina.ymca.ca. In application, please provide a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references.