Peer Support Worker

The YMCA of Regina is an Imagine Canada accredited charity established in 1907. Our vision is a community connected & empowered to lead healthy & fulfilling lives. The YMCA of Regina (operating in Regina & Moose Jaw) excels at delivering programming focused on our three pillars of service: community development, childcare & health fitness, and aquatics.

Working closely with the HOMEBASE team & reporting directly to the Director of Homebase, Peer Support is a front-line staff who relates to & engages with participants of the organization from a peer perspective & provides emotional & social support, co-facilitates courses, links individuals with HOMEBASE & community resources.

Responsibilities

First point of entry & intake for youth at HOMEBASE

Provide one-to-one & group support

Liaise with youth participants & service providers in the hub to support the participants access to services & programs.

Provide service navigation & ensure linkages are made with HOMEBASE partners & community resources

Provide community outreach which may include facilitating presentations to community partners & youth participant recruitment

Support community engagement activities & implement programming (life skills, employment, other)

Office administration includes answering phones, booking appointments, basic data entry & light housekeeping.

Qualifications

Grade 12 education, post-secondary an asset

Personal lived experience with mental health &/or addictions challenges & recovery; willingness to share own experiences

Understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth & community services available

Knowledge of local mental health & addictions system & community services

Reliable & have a strong willingness to improve the lives of youth aged 12-25

Availability evenings & weekends

Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector search

Access to a vehicle