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Assistant, Newcomer Youth Wellness Program
Overview
JOIN THE YMCA-YWCA OF WINNIPEG!
Assistant, Newcomer Youth Wellness Program
Part Time (24 hours per week-mornings, afternoons, and some evenings)
Downtown Community Hub, 301 Vaughan Street
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!
Qualifications
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 additional languages such as Arabic, Tigrinya, Swahili, and Kurdish
• 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 mornings, afternoons and some evenings
• Mental Health First Aid, NVCI/WEVAS-recommended
Submit your cover letter and resume by March 31, 2023 to:
Sedat Cavdar,
Director, Newcomer Services sedat.cavdar@ymanitoba.ca
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 this posting.
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.
We thank you for your interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contact
Submit your cover letter and resume by March 31, 2023 to:
Sedat Cavdar,
Director, Newcomer Services sedat.cavdar@ymanitoba.ca