YREACH Settlement Staff (Truro, NS)

Title: YREACH Settlement Staff 

Location: YMCA Immigrant Services (Truro, NS)

Position Status: Full-Time, Contract (to August 31, 2025)

Compensation: $42,000 - $44,000 per year

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us to shine.

Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessible childcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth to grow and lead, helping to navigate a precarious labour market, delivering wellness programming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults. 

We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in their corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant and healthy communities.  

With us at their side, they can Shine On. 

As part of your total compensation: 

• Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
• Access to Y at Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your own home
• Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs
• 3 weeks’ Vacation entitlement and paid wellness days 

About the Role:

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. 

In this role, you will:

• Identify needs and resources
• Provide community based, in-person, settlement and integration one-one-one services 
• Organize and lead group settlement activities and programming
• Work with local groups, agencies and schools to implement welcoming community initiatives
• Establish and maintain connections with a variety of community-based organizations and institutions
• Provide mobile settlement response to needs in less populated areas in these regions
• Refer to specialized services as needed and collaborating with other community agencies to ensure successful settlement 
• Deliver information and awareness raising sessions
• Work 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. 

Education and Skills Qualifications: 

• Experience with community outreach 
• 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 Nova Scotia driver's license and reliable transportation is essential

To Apply:

Please apply online at https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/ by May 21, 2025.

Please note that all successful candidates are required to provide:

• Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check (less than 6 months old), if 18 years of age or older
• Attend Child Safeguarding Training upon hire

Please note: Background checks are reviewed on an individual basis – offenses, if any, are based on role and Child Safeguarding requirements, and may not eliminate candidates from employment at our YMCA.

At the YMCA, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich our organization, enabling us to better serve our community and achieve our mission. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, racially diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.