Location: YMCA Immigrant Services, Halifax Nova Scotia Youth Outreach Position Status: Full Time Every charity exists to help solve aproblem – our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcareshortages, social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, andmore. Today, our network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and theprovince, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental healthsupports, accessible childcare, supporting anincreasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth to grow and lead, helpingto navigate a precarious labour market, delivering wellness programming for all,and creating community for isolated older adults. It’s your support, expertise, and guidancethat helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods intovibrant and healthy communities.

Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to ourHealth & Fitness facilities ~ Access to Y at Home, where you can participatein fitness programs from your own home ~ Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs ~3 weeks’ Vacation entitlement and paid wellnessdays ~ Comprehensive benefits package and pension ~ Complimentary wellbeing and counsellingservices The Youth Intervention Program Staff plays anessential role in the planning, implementation, and delivery of servicesdesigned to support and empower newcomers as they settle in their newcommunity. This position, under the supervision of the Coordinator, works toensure that programs and services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive tothe diverse needs of newcomers, fostering a sense of belonging. This role will be an integral member of a dynamicprogram team, providing targeted support to newcomer youth at risk, helpingthem navigate challenges such as violence, vulnerability, and socialintegration.

This role focuses on providing individualizedintervention and mentorship to at-risk youth, while also collaborating withcommunity organizations, schools, and stakeholders to address broader issuesaffecting youth, including violence and systemic barriers. Through culturallysensitive support, the staff will empower newcomer youth to overcome adversity,build resilience, and thrive, while working to create safer and more inclusivecommunities for all young people. Work with youth, their families, and communitypartners to ensure that youth are equipped with the tools, resources,



andopportunities for social inclusion, empowerment, and well-being, helping themdevelop the skills and confidence to succeed in their new environment Lead and coordinate activities designed to support andengage newcomer youth as they navigate their settlement and integration processin their new community Create safer, inclusive, and empowering spaces fornewcomer youth to connect with each other, build essential skills, and accesssupport services Develop and refine program and service activitiesbased on the needs of clients and community Prepare and setup of program materials, venues, andresources required for workshops, events, classes and/or service delivery Support the monitoring of program outcomes by helpingtrack progress, engagement, and overall program success Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to establishand maintain strong relationships with community organizations, serviceproviders, and stakeholders, enhance service delivery and building a supportivenetwork for clients Assist with maintaining program records and trackingparticipation, ensuring accurate data entry into organizational databases.Participate in team meetings, training opportunities,and collaborative planning activities to support program success andorganizational objectives.

Relevant education and/or combination of training orexperience in human service delivery, Child and Youth care, settlement servicedelivery, community development or equivalent Experience working with immigrant, refugee, newcomer,and/or priority youth in community, settlement, education, social service, oroutreach settings. Lived newcomer experience is considered a solid asset. Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationshipsand effectively engage youth facing complex challenges, including socialisolation, 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 supportingyouth.

Experience providing client support, outreach,advocacy, referrals, and navigation of community resources and support systems.

Experience planning and facilitating youth-centeredactivities, workshops, wellbeing programs, and community engagementinitiatives. Ability to identify barriers to participation anddevelop creative, individualized strategies that support youth engagement,inclusion, and success. Strong knowledge of community resources, referralpathways, and services available to youth and newcomers Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity,inclusion, belonging, anti-oppressive practice, and culturally responsiveservice delivery.

Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, andcross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to engage effectivelywith youth, families, colleagues, community partners, and stakeholders.

Experience collaborating with schools, families,community organizations, service providers, and multidisciplinary teams tosupport positive youth outcomes. Knowledge of confidentiality, privacy, informationmanagement, and ethical practices when working with youth and families. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience using databases, or program managementsoftware.

Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, andin community-based settings as required.

Criminal Record

Check, Vulnerable SectorCheck, and Child Abuse Registry Check (less than 6 months old), if 18 years of age or older Attend Child Safeguarding Training upon hire At the YMCA, weare committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace whereevery 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 betterserve 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 ethnicminorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

📌 Youth Worker - Afternoon Shift - Full-time (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Kaizen Lab
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality