Program Facilitators

**Program Facilitators - Y Mind**

**Location**:Victoria: Downtown Y and Westhills Y
**Position**:Casual**(Temporary)
**Wage Rate**:$32.00 per hour**
**Hours**:3 and/or 4 hours per week (Tuesday and/or Wednesday evenings September to June), plus
training hours (approx. 15 hours total), 2 planning sessions and staff meetings.
**Start Date (Training and Orientation)**:September 8th, 2025 (to be confirmed)
**End Date**:June 2026**

**Situation**:
The YMCA mental wellness programs help young people experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate
anxiety to learn healthy coping strategies and connect with like-minded individuals in a safe and
encouraging group environment.

The Y Mind Youth Group (18-30 year-olds) meets for 2.5 hours weekly for 7 weeks. Y Mind Teen (13-18)
Group meets for 1.5 hours for 7 weeks. Y Mind is a psychoeducation and support program made
possible through Provincial funding and uses ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Self
- compassion, and Mindfulness to support participants in navigating their relationship to anxiety and
stress. Two Program Facilitators are responsible for the intake and assessment of 12 group participants
per program cycle and co-facilitation of the program. The Program Facilitators will co-lead this program
and engage participants in learning about their anxiety and discovering helpful coping tools through
experiential activities and discussions.

**Nature and Scope**:
Reporting to the Mental Wellness Program Manager, the Program Facilitators will work collaboratively
with other staff, volunteers, and participants. The Program Facilitators are responsible for screening new
participants at information sessions and for delivering program sessions. If program participants require
additional support, the Program Facilitators would find appropriate referrals in collaboration with other
staff members. This casual position is entitled to an individual YMCA-YWCA facility pass. We are offering
in person cycles of the program - depending on need, we may do an online delivery in the winter. The

**Responsibilities**:

- Intake and assessment of program applicants at information sessions
- Facilitate 7 group sessions per cycle and create a warm, welcoming and safe group environment
- Attend planning, mid
- and post
- program debrief meetings
- Support applicants and participants to contact appropriate referrals to community agencies
- Maintain a strengths-based approach that inspires participants to engage in self-development &
- change
- Deliver a fully developed, evidence-based curriculum that utilizes ACT, Mindfulness and Self
- compassion

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- Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA-YWCA

standards/policies/procedures

**Qualifications**:

- University degree in mental health or related field, Master’s Degree preferred, but a
- combination of experience and education in mental wellness will be considered
- Experience working with young adults (13-30 years of age) experiencing mild to moderate
- anxiety and mood problems
- Experience with group facilitation and teaching using a variety of strategies
- Experience conducting intakes and assessments
- Ability to recognize mental health signs and symptoms beyond the mild to moderate spectrum
- and provide referrals to appropriate medical and community agencies.
- Experience developing and facilitating stress management and coping skills workshops
- Experience using ACT and mindfulness-based practices and supports with clients is considered
- an asset
- Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments and decisions, effective prioritizing and
- problem-solving skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
- Computer proficient - Microsoft Office and online learning platforms i.e.; Zoom, Google Drive
- High degree of independence and initiative within a team environment
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR C required
- A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required

**Competencies**:

- **Commitment to Organization and Values**: Demonstrates and promotes a personal

understanding of and appreciation for mission, vision, and values of the YMCA-YWCA of
Vancouver Island.
- **Service Orientation**:Deliberately identifies needs and wants of members/participants as

priority and creates opportunities to enhance each and every person’s YMCA-YWCA experience.
- **Teamwork**:Ability to work effectively with others to achieve optimal collective results.
- **Communication**:Ability to speak, write, listen, and secure information in a variety of settings
- **Outcomes Oriented**: Ability to lead, manage, and achieve identified goals.

**To Apply**:Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island

**_Please Note: _**

**_1. Application Deadline: _**_June 23, 2025_**_ _**
**_2. Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position. _**
- **
- The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver