2slgbtqia+ Diversity and Inclusion Specialist

**2SLGBTQIA+ DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SPECIALIST**
- **Waterloo Region**

**Job Title**

2SLGBTQIA+ Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
- **Department**

Immigrant Services**Reports to**

Leader, Immigrant Services
- **Role Type**

Full-Time, Permanent**Role Start Date**

June 01, 2025
- **Role Stream**

Community Programs**Guaranteed Starting Salary**

$52,500.00
- **Application deadline**

May 16, 2025**Total Rewards Package**:
**Time Away from Work for your Well-being -**At the YMCA of Three Rivers, we recognize the importance of work-life harmony All full time team members are entitled to earn 3 weeks of vacation and have the opportunity to earn more as length of service increases. To support your overall well-being, we also offer 12 well-being days that team members use for sick time off or to care proactively for yourself. Bereavement days are also available.

**Wellness -**The YMCA of Three Rivers is committed to the health and wellness of our teams. Full time employees receive
- Well-being days that can be used as they are earned
- Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services
- A free YMCA membership for yourself and your family which can be used to access our fitness centers
- Discounts on programs and services offered by the YMCA including child care services

**Pension Plan -**All full-time employees have the opportunity to participate in a group pension plan after two consecutive years of employment, employees contribute 5% of their gross earnings per pay which is matched by the Y. After three consecutive years of full-time service, participation in the YMCA pension plan is mandatory.

**Healthcare and Dental Benefits -**The YMCA of Three Rivers offers full time employees a comprehensive group benefit package (after 3-months from start date) that includes: Prescription drugs, Basic dental coverage, Professional services such as Registered Massage Therapist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Chiropractor and Naturopath, Vision care**Job Summary**

The role of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Diversity and Inclusion Specialist will be to plan, implement and facilitate information sessions and workshops based on participant and organizational needs, to provide information, build connections and to develop resilience.This position will work in close collaboration with program facilitators to design and deliver Diversity and Inclusion initiatives (e.g. 2SLGBTQ+ awareness) through direct services, group sessions, and connection circles.The role will be focused on building our organization capacity to support and engage targeted newcomer client populations, including women, 2SLGBTQIA+, Youth and people with disabilities, to participate in information sessions and workshops.**Duties/Responsibilities**
- Responsible for successful delivery of the program ensuring goals, outcomes and client satisfaction
- Act as a champion to support and advance the YMCA of Three River’s JAIDE action road map
- Support effective change management and adoption of inclusive practices and considerations across the YMCA of Three Rivers
- To oversee the day-to day operations of program delivery
- Responsible for program delivery planning for the program.
- Conduct a needs assessment to assess the client’s needs and to support community referrals where applicable
- Preparing accurate monthly, quarterly and annual narrative reports and collect the required statistics on program progress meeting the timelines.
- Provide the supervisor with regular program and staff updates and maintain open communication
- Monitor and guide evaluations and measuring outcomes
- Plan implement and facilitate information session/ workshops as per client needs clients, which may include inviting guest speakers from community
- Prepare workshop/ information session curriculum on the basis of the changing needs and feedback of the clients for improvement.
- Provide information, orientation to the clients and make appropriate referrals to the other YMCA programs, community and government services
- Maintain client information confidentiality
- Attend workshops, trainings, staff meetings with the supervisor as required.
- Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends, as required, to accommodate client needs and program schedules.
- Assumes other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications (Required Education/Skills/Experience)**
- 2-3 years of relevant work experience in the area of diversity and inclusion 2 - 3 years’ direct program delivery experience and workshop/information session preparation and facilitation
- University Degree/ Community College Diploma specializing in community development/ engagement, equity, diversity and inclusion or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to communicate in a 2nd Language an asset
- Familiarity with client management software, such as OCMS will be an asset, or the ability to quickly learn and operate simi