YREACH Coordinator (Western Nova Scotia)

Halifax, NS
49.000-51.600 $ par an
Permanent
Temps-plein

Il y a 9 jours

Title: YREACH Coordinator (Western Nova Scotia)Location: YMCA Immigrant ServicesPosition Status: Full-TimeCompensation: $49,000 - $51,600 per yearThere 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
Comprehensive benefits package and pension
Complimentary wellbeing and counselling services

About the role:The YMCA delivers outreach, place based, settlement and integration services in smaller centres outside of HRM. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, relationship builder to lead the operations and service delivery functions of the province wide settlement program with a focus on service excellence, team effectiveness, achievement of outcomes, and the evaluation of services in a seamless and integrated manner. Working closely and collaboratively with other YMCA colleagues, the YREACH Settlement Coordinator is responsible for the direct leadership, support, and supervision of a diverse team in multiple sites across the province, program development and delivery, tracking deliverables and outcomes, report writing, and demonstrating resourcefulness and innovation to enhance services. This leader will be a strong communicator, relationship, and partnership builder to ensure we are delivering on our mission to build healthy communities through the power of belonging.In this role, you will:

Provide ongoing coordination and engaging leadership of all aspects of provincial Settlement Program including annual program planning, quality assurance and evaluation
Ensure operational excellence in program delivery standards, timelines, and resource allocation, managing client information, activity tracking, fiscal management, communication protocols, security, safety compliance and other operational standards, regulations, and policies
Provide leadership of consistent program delivery practices and standards and create opportunities and mechanisms for effective collaboration
Contribute to the development and execution of the program's strategic vision in alignment with organizational and funder Objectives
Elevate program quality by ensuring successful project delivery, meeting complex deliverables, and achieving intended outcomes.
Create and maintain a positive work environment for staff, with an emphasis on retention, wellbeing, and support
Responsible for the recruiting, onboarding, supervision and development of program staff using inclusive hiring and performance management practices
Proactive development of client and partner informed tools, resources and processes
Cultivate and maintain effective and professional relationships with partners and networks.
Represent the organization on appropriate community networks related to service area
Establish processes for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on program outcomes and service utilization to assess program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement efforts
Prepare regular narrative and statistical reports for internal and external use to demonstrate program achievements and compliance with required policies and processes
Develop engaging, relevant resources, training materials, and promotional products
Ensure accurate and relevant representation of program activities using various mediums and platforms
Develop and implement new strategies, approaches and initiatives that reflect understanding and identification of emerging gaps, trends and needs
Foster and cultivate a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture that aligns with the organization's values and mission
Support and mentor program staff with a strong emphasis on team retention, supporting excellence in service delivery, and ensuring consistent, meaningful engagement with clients

Education and Skills Qualifications:

Relevant education and/or combination of training or experience in human service delivery, settlement service delivery, program management, community development or equivalent
Minimum 2+ years of progressive experience in staff team leadership, program development, coordination, or delivery of community and client-based programming
Robust understanding of settlement sector as well as cultural competency in working with diverse newcomer populations - lived newcomer experience is a strong asset
Experience in assessing needs, providing support services, and coordinating with other organizations or agencies
Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring operational logistics including expenditures and budget planning
Demonstrated experience with resource and tool development to support operational effectiveness and program profiling
Proven ability to effectively lead, coach and motivate diverse staff teams modelling organizational mission and vision
Strong organizational and program coordination skills, with the ability to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives
Proven record of meeting contract deliverables and reporting on outcome achievement
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in promotion, community outreach and service network development
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to adapt programs based on participant needs and community dynamics
Strong writing and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively write professional program reports
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, ACCESS, Excel, Word, PPT), Teams, and Zoom and the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies required for excellent service delivery
Access to a reliable transportation method for in-provincial travel

Please apply online at https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/ by September 9, 2025.Please note that all successful candidates are required to provide:

Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Register 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.

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