Newcomer Youth Wellness Program Assistant

3 months ago


Winnipeg, Canada YMCA-YWCA OF WINNIPEG Full time

**Part Time - 10-15 hours per week scheduled on weekday afternoons and/or occasional evenings**

Are you passionate about community and wellness? Do you enjoy working with youth ages 12-21? Our Newcomer Youth Wellness Program helps youth new to the community connect with others while increasing their knowledge and skills around mental, physical and social health. Reporting to and collaborating with the Program Coordinator, you will provide motivation, encouragement and support to help youth adjust to a new culture and country.

**Why work at the Y?**
- You make a difference in a youth’s life everyday
- Great people and dynamic work environment
- Complimentary individual Y membership
- 5% employer-matching pension plan
- Super rewarding job, helping youth grow and prosper

**Are you the right fit?**
- Assist in delivering trauma-informed wellness programming to newcomer youth
- Build strong relationships with participants
- Facilitate positive individual and group interaction
- Provide appropriate outreach and community resource assistance to participants

**What else do you need?**
- High school, diploma or bachelor in mental health related studies
- 1-3 years’ experience working in a similar role
- Verbal fluency in English and preference for ability to speak other language (s)
- Preference for applicants with personal experience of migration
- Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C (can provide)
- Mobile to work at different locations
- Caring, compassionate, patient and understanding
- Availability on weekday afternoons and occasional evenings
- Mental Health First Aid, NVCI/WEVAS-recommended

**Application Deadline: September 20, 2024**

**Accessibility Accommodation for Applicants**
- The Y is committed to providing an inclusive environment where diversity is welcomed and encouraged. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. This includes providing you with alternate formats of job postings._
- The Y is entrusted to provide a safe environment for children and vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be thoroughly screened through a review process including Police Record Checks with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Checks._

**Experience**: Required
- 1 - 3 years: Experience working in a similar role

Preferred
- Diploma or Bachelor in Mental Health related studies

**Licenses & Certifications**: Required
- CPR C
- Emergency First Aid

Preferred
- WEVAS
- Non Violnt Cris Interv
- Mental Health First Aid



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