Posted 6 days ago
Peer Support Coordinator - HOMEBASE Youth Hub
@ YWCA Regina Inc.
Regina, Saskatchewan
Overview
YWCA Regina Inc. is hiring a full-time Peer Support Coordinator for its HOMEBASE Youth Hub to advocate for and support youth aged 12 to 25 navigating justice, healthcare and education systems. The role involves outreach to hard-to-reach youth, coordinating services with partner providers, and tracking outcomes. Requires trauma-informed practice, de-escalation skills and a Class 5 driver's licence.
Responsibilities:
- Advocate directly for youth aged 12 to 25 across justice, health and education systems
- Outreach to disengaged or hard-to-reach youth
- Coordinate with service providers to close gaps and avoid duplication
- Track and record youth outcomes for reporting and evaluation
Requirements summary:
- Experience with youth in justice system or facing systemic barriers
- Trauma-informed approach and de-escalation skills
- Strong advocacy, case management and counselling skills
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence and First Aid/CPR
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid/CPR |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
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YWCA Regina Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Description
Provide direct advocacy and support to youth (12-25) navigating complex systems such as justice, healthcare, and education.
Identify service gaps and work to prevent duplication of services by coordinating with other service providers.
Support youth in accessing other services related to legal advocacy, medical needs, and social supports.
Build relationships with local justice organizations and advocate for youth needs within these structures.
Conduct outreach to ensure that youth who are disengaged or hard to reach have access to the Hubs services.
Collaborate with the Youth Support Coordinator and other Hub staff to ensure a holistic approach to service delivery.
Assist in the development and delivery of justice-related programs for youth that address systemic barriers.
Track outcomes for youth accessing advocacy services, ensuring data is recorded for reporting and program evaluation.
Serve as a resource for youth on legal rights, healthcare access, and social service navigation.
Adhere to all YWCA policies, including health and safety, confidentiality, and code of conduct.
Experience working with youth involved in the justice system or facing systemic barriers.
Lived experience is considered an asset; will have experience in de-escalation and crisis management.
Will have patience and demonstrate knowledge and experience using a trauma informed approach and be comfortable in environments where adaptability is key.
Strong communication, advocacy, relationship-building, case management, and counselling skills.
Familiarity with Indigenous cultures and the impacts of colonialism on justice and social systems.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to provide integrated support.
Excellent organizational, communication, and crisis intervention skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Valid Class 5 driver's license and First Aid/CPR certification.
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