Youth Advisor

The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth and adults, the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities, as well as to each other and enhances their quality of life.

The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick offers diverse programs at 19 locations in the city and surrounding municipalities. There are 450 employees and 500 volunteers. If you don't have a Y story yet - now is your opportunity to get involved. We invite you to see what the power of belonging can do for you, your career and your community.

Newcomer Connections is a crucial pillar within the YMCA family. Established in 1993, Y Newcomer Connections is a leading immigrant settlement centre focused on creating connections that will transform our community into a lasting, healthy home for immigrants from around the world and from all walks of life.

The Opportunity

The Newcomer Youth Advisor provides extracurricular support to newcomer youth ages 12-19. This position plans and delivers Newcomer Youth Programming, prioritizing leadership development and exposure to Canadian sports and outdoor pursuits. This position works closely with School Coordinators/Settlement Workers in Schools and other YMCA program staff to develop relevant, timely programming and ensure newcomer youth receive 360-degree support. This position reports to the Settlement Supervisor.

**Responsibilities**:
Plan and deliver Newcomer Youth Programming for youth ages 12-14 and 15-19;
Collaborate with YMCA staff to develop programming relating to youth leadership, Canadian sports and outdoor pursuits;
Collaborate with YMCA staff to recruit and train volunteers to serve as Program mentors;
Collaborate with the Intercultural Competency Trainer to provide necessary staff and community support respecting cultural awareness and inclusion;
Lead by example and provide strong mentorship and social support to newcomer youth;
Work to build relationships, trust and confidence among newcomer parents;
Bring forward unique or tough challenges to the attention of staff on other service delivery teams as relevant;
Connect newcomer youth with extracurricular activities, volunteer opportunities and employment support in the community;
Support efforts to develop further youth programming across the YMCA, as requested by the General Manager of Newcomer & Community Connections;
Make and support referrals to internal and external community opportunities and events for youth (i.e. Camp Glenburn, Skills Launch, Imagine NB, Salvation Army Kettle Campaign, etc.);
Collaborate with the YMCA Youth Council to connect newcomer youth with others from across the community;
In the spring, support School Coordinators / Settlement Workers in Schools to coordinate child care/summer camp activities;
Understand, promote, support and leverage the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign on behalf of newcomer youth;
Understand and leverage P.R.O. Kids funding on behalf of newcomP.R.O.th;
Maintain frequent, accurate data entry in the iCARE database, CRM and other reporting tools;
Complete regular reports;
Complete monthly expenses;
Attend staff meetings;
Perform other duties as assigned by the G.M. of Newcomer & Community Connections.G.M.Skills and Qualifications.
A Bachelor's Degree, Community College diploma or similar from an accredited institution
Approachable and possessing a solid client-centric attitude
Heightened sensitivity to the needs of our immigrant community
Exceptional ability to communicate in English with clients whose first language is not English
A minimum of 3 years work experience in a cross-cultural environment
Demonstrated interest or experience working with youth
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including 2-3 evenings/week
Must be fluent in English; knowledge of other languages is a great asset.
Employment is contingent on having a clean Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

**What We Offer**:
YMCA membership
In-house training and professional development opportunities
Uniform and uniform allowance
Personal "Y Day"
Competitive compensation package, including benefits and pension plan
Opportunities for career growth
Opportunities for cross-training across department
Paid job-related certifications (i.e. First aid/CPR)

We ask all applicants to submit their cover letter and resume. The YMCA of Southwestern New Brunswick appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.