Youth Wellness Coordinator

7 months ago

Halifax, Canada YMCA of Greater HalifaxDartmouth Full time

**Title**:Youth Wellness Coordinator

**Position Status**: Full Time, Contract

**Salary**: $44,000 - $48,230.00 per year

**Start Date**: Immediately

**Location**: 2269 Gottingen Street in Halifax and 5 Cumberland Drive in Cole Harbour

The YMCA is a place where everyone belongs. We are committed to providing equitable services that focus on three pillars: equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, health and wellbeing, and youth empowerment a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun - in a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families can thrive.

There are lots of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places. When you join our team, you don’t just get a job - you’ll embark on an exciting path in career development. You will be part of a team that provides children, youth, and adults of all ages a sense of belonging in their community.

**The Opportunity**

The Wellness Counsellor works with the project team to support youth (ages 18-26) in the North End who are attached to Employment Support and Income Assistance or at risk of attachment to ESIA without employment interventions. The Wellness Counsellor will be responsible for supporting clients in the program with mental health and wellness through meetings, workshops and group activities, assessment, referrals, and taking appropriate actions accordingly. This position reports the Manager of the YMCA. The program will be delivered and implemented using a diverse, inclusionary approach, and Africentric values and principles.

**Responsibilities**
- Understands and works in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards as set by the YMCA and ONE
- Administer and interpret assessment tools based on (Skills, Interest, Values, Ability and Academics)
- Complete client intake and needs assessments to co-develop individualized program paths with participants
- Review referrals to determine appropriate service for the client (i.e. one-on-one assessment or testing in a group setting)
- Working from a framework of clinical counselling principals and theory administer and interpret psychometric assessments utilizing counselling processes, tools and resources)
- Provide interventions and activities that promote mental health and wellness using a therapeutic process which enables the individual to make informed, healthy work/ life decisions
- Accurately document interactions and interventions in database (LAMPSS)
- Provide ongoing follow up to ensure clients have the appropriate resources and supports to achieving expected outcomes
- Make appropriate referrals for specialized services to partnering organizations and community referral agencies and services
- Submit monthly statistical reports that are congruent with client database.
- Other duties as required.

**Qualifications & Skills**
- Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Counselling or related field with a minimum of 2 years related experience
- Ability to administer and interpret level B Psychometric Assessment
- Strong interest in and experience working in neighborhood-based projects
- Knowledgeable and experienced in working and communicating with a diverse population
- Knowledge and experience providing services with Africentric principles and values
- Ability to problem-solve by identifying issues, gathering, and processing relevant information, and providing solutions
- A non-judgmental and positive attitude
- Self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, and deadline driven
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Zoom, Teams and online communication tools

**Related YMCA Competencies**

Service Orientation: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every person’s YMCA experience.

Teamwork: Actively participates actively in a team for organization effectiveness.

Diversity: Appreciates that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring a richness to the challenge or situation at hand.

Problem solving: Identifies an issue, gathers and processes relevant information, comes up with possible solutions, selects appropriate responses and implements them.

Integrity: Demonstrates responsible behavior at all times and maintains high ethical standards.

**We Offer**
- Participation in a comprehensive group benefits and pension program
- Strong work/life balance programs, i.e., paid vacation and personal days
- Individual and family YMCA membership options
- Access to discounted childcare and programs

**We look forward to hearing from you**
- The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify._

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