YREACH Settlement Staff

Title: YREACH Settlement Staff

Position Status: Full-Time

Salary: $42,642 per year

Start Date: Immediately

Location: Digby and surrounding area

The YMCA is a place where everyone belongs, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, in a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun – 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 of career development. You will be part of a team that provides children, youth, and adults of all ages reach feel a sense of belonging to their community.

The Opportunity

YREACH Settlement Staff will provide direct, local and in-person settlement and integration support and work collaboratively with community-based agencies to better understand and support immigrant and refugee settlement needs in areas outside of HRM. The position will focus on direct settlement support as well as welcoming community and awareness raising initiatives and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Identifying needs and resources
• Providing community based, in-person, settlement and integration one-one-one services
• Organize and lead group settlement activities and programming
• Working with local groups, agencies and schools to implement welcoming community initiatives
• Establishing and maintaining connections with a variety of community-based organizations and institutions
• Providing mobile settlement response to needs in less populated areas in these regions
• Referring to specialized services as needed and collaborating with other community agencies to ensure successful settlement
• Delivering information and awareness raising sessions
• Working with schools around the unique settlement needs of newcomer children and youth
• Administrative tasks related to preparing and submitting monthly expense claims, statistical information and report writings etc.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Experience with community outreach
• An understanding of, and experience with, cross-cultural matters and how they relate to settlement and integration for newcomers to Canada
• Demonstrated networking, rapport building and verbal/written communication skills
• Robust understanding and connection to a variety of community services and resources
• Experience developing and delivering presentations and information sessions
• Ability to demonstrate positive and effective interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Intermediate computer and Microsoft Office Skills (i.e. Excel, Word, Publisher, etc.) required
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, competing deadlines and tasks
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgement in the handling of confidential information
• High level of initiative is needed to work independently and respond to unanticipated items, while being able to work well and effectively as part of a team
• Schedule flexibility to accommodate variations outside of regular business hours, as needed
• Valid NS Driver's License and reliable vehicle essential