YREACH Settlement Staff

Location:Bridgewater and
Surrounding Area

Program:YREACH Settlement

Position Status: Full Time,
Salaried

Compensation: $42,642 –
$43,494 annually

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:

• 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

• Three

(3) weeks’ vacation entitlement and paid wellness days

• Comprehensive

benefits package and pension

• Complimentary

wellbeing and counselling services

About the role:

YREACH Settlement Staff provide direct, local, and in-person
settlement and integration support to newcomers in communities outside of HRM.
Working collaboratively with community partners, the role focuses on helping
newcomers successfully settle and integrate by providing individualized
support, information and orientation, referrals, and pre-employment programming
that connects clients with the resources and services they need to thrive in
their new communities.

In this role, you will:

• Provide

community based, in-person, settlement and integration one-one-one
services and ongoing support for clients.

• Provide

comprehensive settlement needs assessment along with development of
settlement plan for clients based on identified needs and barriers.

• Provide

support in navigating and mapping the resources available in the
community.

• Provide

referral to internal and external services as needed to ensure successful
settlement.

• Deliver

one-on-one and group information and orientation sessions that support
newcomers in accessing community resources, public services, employment
supports, and social connections.

• Deliver

one-on-one and group pre-employment sessions that prepare newcomers for
the Canadian labour market through employment readiness support, workplace
orientation, and referrals to employment services.

• Foster

a welcoming, inclusive, and trauma-informed environment for all individual
newcomers and families.

• Work

as part of a holistic team with other members of YMCA Settlement Team in
the provision of services for newcomer families.

• Provide

outreach settlement response to needs in less populated areas in these
regions.

• Maintain

accurate and timely client and statistical records.

• Complete

administrative tasks, including monthly expense claims, data entry and
report writing.

Education and skills qualifications:

• Education

and/or experience in settlement, social services, community outreach, or a
related field; or an equivalent combination of both.

• Strong

interpersonal skills and robust understanding of refugee and immigrant
experiences, trauma-informed care principles, and settlement services.

• Proven

ability to build networks, rapport, and partnerships.

• Problem-solving

skills, resourcefulness, and sound judgment in responding to evolving
circumstances.

• Robust

understanding and connection to a variety of community services and
resources.

• Strong

time management and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency

in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint applications, Teams, and Zoom
and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies required for
excellent service delivery.

• Experience

developing and delivering presentations and information sessions.

• 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.

• Ability

to work effectively and collegially as part of a team.

• Flexible

schedule to accommodate occasional work outside regular business hours.

• Valid

NS Driver's License and reliable vehicle essential.

To apply:

Please apply online at https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/
by August 12, 2026.

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 and CPR and First
Aid.

• Attend

Child Safeguarding Training upon hire.

Please note that 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.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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.

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