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Part Time Mental Wellness Facilitator - Kitchener, Canada - K-W YMCA

K-W YMCA

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Kitchener, Canada

1 month ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

Mental Wellness Facilitator - Youth Programs (2 Vacancies)

CONTRACT PART-TIME 20 hours/week $22-27/hour

START DATE:
Immediate

REGION:
Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford

APPLICATIONS DUE:
Posting will remain active until filled

_Hours of work:
Must be available to work afternoons, evenings and/or weekends
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Are you a passionate about working with youth? Do you have experience working with youth aged 13-18? Do you want to make a difference in the life of a young person, and be a positive role model? Are you able to support Youth in our communities?
The YMCA of Three Rivers is one of the community's largest non-profit organizations. We are dedicated to the enrichment of our communities through the development of people and families.

Through our work, we foster belonging and wellbeing, and dedicate ourselves to building a healthy and vibrant community every day.

We believe connected communities are thriving, healthy, and strong.

What you will do
***The mental wellness facilitators will work collaboratively with other staff and participants. The facilitators are responsible for screening and intake of group participants, delivering program sessions online/in-person, connecting virtually with participants once individually following program completion, and providing appropriate community referrals for program participants if needed.

You will support YMCA Youth Programs to promote physical, social and mental wellbeing, personal development, leadership skills, and more. You will facilitate connections to wrap-around services, networks and opportunities that enable youth to discover their potential

What you will bring
Given the specific nature of this role, you will have:

Higher level education in mental health or counselling related field (such as a masters in Counselling or Social Work) or equivalent combination of experience and education required (ie. BSW and 3 years' experience in the field)
Experience working with youth years of age) experiencing mildtomoderate anxiety and mood problems
Experience facilitating mental wellness/psychoeducational groups
Minimum of 2 years' experience conducting intakes and assessments
Ability to recognize mental health signs and symptoms beyond the mildtomoderate spectrum and to provide referrals to appropriate medical and community agencies

What you will gain

You will become a part of the YMCA of Three Rivers Youth Programs Team and a will be positive role model that creates safe spaces and places for youth.

You will be part of and an organization that has a massive impact across our community. You will be joining a local organization, but you will also be a part of a global movement.

Your work will have an impact and the community we all call home will be a little better every day because of you.

We provide several continuous professional learning opportunities at no cost to you.