Community Programs - Peer Support Coordinator-HOMEBASE Youth Hub - Full-time Permanent

YWCA Regina Inc.; Regina; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

YWCA Regina is seeking a compassionate Peer Support Coordinator for HOMEBASE Youth Hub in Regina, SK. This full-time role focuses on advocating for youth aged 12-25 navigating health, justice, and social services, with trauma-informed, culturally respectful care.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Community Programs, you will provide one-on-one advocacy, accompany youth to appointments, and collaborate with partners to connect essential services and supports.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in justice studies, law, social work, or related field.
• Experience working with youth in systems navigating health, justice, or social services.
• Trauma-informed approach and crisis management experience.
• Strong communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct advocacy and support to youth (12-25) navigating complex systems.
• Identify service gaps and coordinate with other providers to prevent duplication.
• Assist youth in accessing legal, medical, and social supports.
• Build relationships with local justice organizations and advocate for youth needs.
• Conduct outreach to disengaged youth to access Hub services.
• Collaborate with Hub staff to deliver holistic service delivery.
• Track outcomes and ensure data collection for reporting and evaluation.
• Serve as a resource on legal rights, health care access, and social navigation.

Skills

Youth experience

Trauma-informed

Crisis management

Communication skills

Advocacy

Case management

Counselling

Indigenous awareness

Education

Post-secondary education in justice studies, law, social work, or related field

Job description

Peer Support Coordinator – HOMEBASE Youth Hub

Department Community Programs - Youth Hub (CPR245)

Position Title Peer Support Coordinator – HOMEBASE Youth Hub

Hours of Work 37.5 hours weekly (8am - 4pm with a half hour unpaid break, Monday to Friday)

Position Type Full-time Permanent

Reports To Assistant Director of Community Programs

Start Date As Soon As Possible

Salary $23.56 - $24.80 per hour (starting based on experience and knowledge)

Work Location 2817 12th Avenue, Regina SK S4T 4Y9

Open To Internal and External Applicants

Application Deadline 1:00 p.m. CST, Friday November 20, 2026.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

YWCA Regina is the host site of Homebase, a new Integrated Youth Services (IYS) Hub and is seeking a compassionate

and driven Peer Support Coordinator. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Community Programs, the Peer Support

Coordinator will work directly with youth aged 12-25 experiencing complex challenges such as mental health, substance

use disorders, poverty, and homelessness. This role focuses on advocating for youth in medical, legal, justice and social

service systems, ensuring that their needs are met and their voices are heard. The Peer Support Coordinator will be

responsible for providing one-on-one support; accompanying youth to as an advocate to medical appointments, legal

proceedings, social service engagements; and navigating systems to ensure access to essential care and services. This role

also emphasizes collaboration with community partners, service navigation, and relationship-building to support youth

through holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally respectful advocacy. The role of the Youth Support Coordinator may vary

based on the needs of the community and program growth and may also include specific projects as assigned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 Hub’s 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.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills & knowledge:

• Post-secondary education in justice studies, law, social work, or related field.
• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location: Onsite at 2817 12th Avenue, Regina SK S4T 4Y9.
• Physical Demands: Standing for extended periods; some light lifting (e.g., stocking supplies, etc.) may be required.
• Special Condition: A criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector check, is required following a conditional offer of employment. Results will be assessed in relation to the duties of the role and will not automatically disqualify candidates. Also required is a valid First Aid & CPR Certification or willingness to obtain within a specified period.

YWCA REGINA EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

• Vacation accruals paid out each pay cycle based on hours worked
• 10 statutory holiday days plus 3 YWCA Regina–recognized paid days annually.
• Access to the YWCA Regina vehicle fleet for work purposes (with applicable credentials).
• Access to the organization’s on-site fitness facility.
• Casual dress code and flexible work week.
• A values-driven team committed to equity, care, and community impact.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION

As an organization led by and for women, YWCA Regina is deeply committed to building a team that reflects the full

diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit),

Black people, racialized persons, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, newcomers, and all others who bring

perspectives that enrich our work.

We understand that systemic barriers can discourage people from applying for roles where they are underrepresented. We

want to be clear: your lived experience, community knowledge, and unique perspective are genuine assets here. We are

actively working to build conditions where every team member can contribute fully and see themselves reflected in our

organization.

Accommodation is available at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require support to participate equitably, please

contact us at [e-mail] and we will work with you to meet your needs in a timely and confidential manner.

YWCA Regina uses a structured interview process designed to assess competencies fairly and consistently. Shortlisted

candidates will be contacted directly. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be

contacted.

ABOUT YWCA REGINA

YWCA Regina Inc., established in 1910, aspires to a world where communities benefit from the full and equitable inclusion

of women and families, and where the experiences and perspectives of women and families are reflected in all facets of

society. We are a community voice of and for women — and a trusted partner in addressing the most complex issues faced

by women and our community. YWCA Regina provides childcare, shelter and housing, community programs, family

support programs, and outreach.

For over a century, YWCA Regina has been a cornerstone of life in Regina — evolving to meet the needs of women and

families across generations. Our work spans emergency shelter, affordable housing, licensed childcare, family violence

prevention, and wraparound community supports. We are a value-driven organization where staff are not simply delivering

services — they are partners in meaningful, community-led change.

Working at YWCA Regina means joining a team that leads with love, operates with grit, and believes deeply that every

person deserves dignity, safety, and belonging. Our staff bring a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and experiences —

and that diversity makes our work stronger.

YWCA Regina is committed to anti-colonial, anti-racist practice and to a workplace that prioritizes cultural safety. We

committed to creating safe, inclusive, and accessible services and spaces for gender and sexually diverse persons. We

acknowledge that our social systems, communities, and organizational processes can perpetuate the marginalization of

Indigenous peoples, Black people, and gender and sexually diverse people. We are committed to systemic change and to

actions that further justice, truth, and reconciliation for marginalized peoples.

OUR VALUES

• Mutual Respect: Everyone deserves an equitable, judgement-free environment.
• Truth, Trust & Transparency: We conduct our work with honesty, integrity, and transparency to hold ourselves accountable and maintain the trust we have earned in our community.
• Community Allyship: We embrace change by amplifying voices that guide our work. We actively advocate with and meet people and the community where they are, to support them in getting where they want to be.
• Collaboration: The collective strength, aligned partnerships, and interconnectedness of community enable us to drive change, disrupt power structures, and address barriers.
• Love and Care: The way in which we care for our people and community matters. By providing a nurturing, welcoming, and loving environment, we create spaces for care, a sense of belonging, family, and home.
• Grit: Our perseverance, passion, and resilience affirm our belief that change is possible even in the face of adversity.