Location: YMCA Immigrant Services, Halifax Nova Scotia
Program: Youth Outreach
Position Status: Full Time
Compensation: $39,000- $42,000 annually
There is potential
inside all of us – we all have it in us to shine.
Every charity exists to help solve a
problem – our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcare
shortages, social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, and
more. Today, our network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the
province, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental health
supports, accessible childcare, supporting an
increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth to grow and lead, helping
to 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 do
more than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance
that helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into
vibrant 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 wellness
days
·Comprehensive benefits package and pension
·Complimentary wellbeing and counselling
services
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 to
ensure that programs and services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to
the diverse needs of newcomers, fostering a sense of belonging.
This role will be an integral member of a dynamic
program team, providing targeted support to newcomer youth at risk, helping
them navigate challenges such as violence, vulnerability, and social
integration.
This role focuses on providing individualized
intervention and mentorship to at-risk youth, while also collaborating with
community organizations, schools, and stakeholders to address broader issues
affecting youth, including violence and systemic barriers. Through culturally
sensitive support, the staff will empower newcomer youth to overcome adversity,
build resilience, and thrive, while working to create safer and more inclusive
communities 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 and
engage newcomer youth as they navigate their settlement and integration process
in their new community
·Create safer, inclusive, and empowering spaces for
newcomer youth to connect with each other, build essential skills, and access
support services
·Develop and refine program and service activities
based 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 helping
track 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 supportive
network for clients
·Assist with maintaining program records and tracking
participation, ensuring accurate data entry into organizational databases.
Support the Program Coordinator in preparing reports on program outcomes and
client feedback
·Participate in team meetings, training opportunities,
and collaborative planning activities to support program success and
organizational objectives.
Education and Skills Qualifications:
·Relevant education and/or combination of training or
experience in human service delivery, Child and Youth care, settlement service
delivery, community development or equivalent
·Experience working with immigrant, refugee, newcomer,
and/or priority youth in community, settlement, education, social service, or
outreach settings. Lived newcomer experience is considered a strong asset.
·Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships
and effectively engage youth facing complex challenges, including social
isolation, family conflict, school disengagement, mental health concerns,
substance use, housing instability, or involvement with the justice system.
·Knowledge of positive youth development,
strengths-based, trauma-informed, and harm reduction approaches to supporting
youth.
·Experience providing client support, outreach,
advocacy, referrals, and navigation of community resources and support systems.
·Experience planning and facilitating youth-centered
activities, workshops, wellbeing programs, and community engagement
initiatives.
·Ability to identify barriers to participation and
develop creative, individualized strategies that support youth engagement,
inclusion, and success.
·Strong knowledge of community resources, referral
pathways, and services available to youth and newcomers
·Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity,
inclusion, belonging, anti-oppressive practice, and culturally responsive
service delivery.
·Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and
cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively
with youth, families, colleagues, community partners, and stakeholders.
·Strong conflict-resolution, de-escalation, and problem-solving
skills, with the ability to manage challenging situations with professionalism,
empathy, sound judgment, and appropriate boundaries.
·Experience collaborating with schools, families,
community organizations, service providers, and multidisciplinary teams to
support positive youth outcomes.
·Knowledge of confidentiality, privacy, information
management, and ethical practices when working with youth and families.
·Experience maintaining accurate records, program
documentation, and reports, including tracking participant progress and program
outcomes.
·Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience using databases, or program management
software.
·Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative,
and effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
·Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and
in community-based settings as required.
To Apply:
Please apply online at https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/ by June
19, 2026.
Please note that all successful
candidates are required to provide:
·Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector
Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check (less than 6 months old), if 18 years of
age or older
·Attend Child Safeguarding Training upon hire
Please note, Background checks are
reviewed on an individual basis – offenses, if any, are based on role and Child
Safeguarding requirements, and may not eliminate candidates from employment at
our YMCA.
At the YMCA, we
are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where
every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their full,
authentic selves to work. We believe that a variety of perspectives,
backgrounds, and experiences enrich our organization, enabling us to better
serve our community and achieve our mission. As an equal opportunity employer,
we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Black,
Indigenous, People of Colour, racially diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals,
gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic
minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
If you require accommodation during the hiring
process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate ac
