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Youth Engagement Project Coordinator

3 months ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Terra Centre for Teen Parents Full time

Position Title: Youth Connect Project Coordinator

Contract Duration: Ending August 31, 2026

Mission Statement: Empowering Young Parents to Achieve Success

Vision Statement: Supporting Teen Parent Families to Flourish and Enrich Our Community

Job ID: 24-016TERRA

As a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to assisting pregnant and parenting teens in Edmonton for over five decades, Terra is esteemed for its leadership, innovation, and collaborative efforts. Each year, more than 1,000 young parents and their children benefit from a wide array of services. Through the dedicated work of our staff, we empower parents and children to realize their full potential by addressing their unique and individual needs. Our team is guided by a Code of Honour that supports, respects, and celebrates our families and staff. If you resonate with our values and support our mission and vision, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Overview of the Role: Funded by Alberta Health Services, this suicide prevention initiative aims to recruit and train youth aged 15 – 25 as Wellness Ambassadors. These ambassadors will provide care and compassion to their peers who express concerns regarding mental health. This position is collaboratively delivered in partnership with C5, a coalition of five Edmonton agencies: Terra Centre for Teen Parents, Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre, Edmonton Centre for Newcomers, Boyle Street Community Services, and Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society. Alberta Health Services is also a key partner in this initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

The Project Coordinator will oversee the planning and execution of the Youth Connect Project. This comprehensive initiative is designed to empower youth and community agency staff to actively promote mental health and well-being within their communities. The Project Coordinator will develop a project plan aimed at marginalized youth, enhancing their competencies, language, and knowledge to offer compassion to peers facing mental health challenges. Acting as a trusted facilitator and advisor, the Coordinator will engage with a cohort of approximately 20 – 30 youth, Wellness Ambassadors recruited from within the C5 agencies. Responsibilities also include facilitating monthly network meetings with the Wellness Ambassadors and maintaining regular contact throughout the month. Additional duties encompass collaboration with community stakeholders, researching best practices, coordinating training sessions, data collection, and supporting project evaluation.

Job Conditions:

This is a full-time position (35 hours/week) with flexible hours from Monday to Friday, including occasional Saturday work. Evening work may be required, typically from 5 – 8 PM.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Post-secondary education in a field related to adolescent/youth development, with an understanding of the psychological, social, and emotional aspects of youth development.
  • Strong comprehension of mental health issues affecting youth, including depression, anxiety, and trauma.
  • Experience working with youth aged 15-25 from marginalized communities, with a minimum of 3 years preferred.
  • Proven experience in community development initiatives; networking, collaborating, and building supportive relationships.
  • Ability to create structured and adaptable program plans with defined goals, objectives, and outcomes for activities.

Knowledge and Abilities:

  • Ability to engage with youth from diverse cultural backgrounds and foster positive, effective, professional rapport and supportive relationships.
  • Facilitate group discussions and manage diverse youth dynamics.
  • Knowledge of referral services and supports within the Edmonton community, or the ability to research and connect with community resources.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Other Requirements:

  • A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle with 2 million liability insurance.
  • Current clear Driver's Abstract.
  • Ability to work flexible hours.
  • Current Standard First Aid (Level C Intermediate).
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
  • Clear Police Information Check with vulnerable sector and Child Intervention Check dated within 90 days of start date.

Core Behavioral Competencies:

Terra's values are fundamental to our organization. We strive to recruit individuals who embody these behavioral competencies at all levels:

  • Personal Leadership: Practices inclusion, communicates openly and effectively, demonstrates self-awareness.
  • Productive Relationships: Develops networks, collaborates, and fosters the development of self and others.
  • Results Focus: Applies outcomes-based problem solving and systems thinking, demonstrates evidence-informed decision making.
  • Service Excellence: Encourages innovation, facilitates a culture of learning, and demonstrates continuous improvement.
  • Program Planning: Designs, plans, coordinates, and facilitates group activities.
  • Finance: Manages allocated financial resources for program delivery.
  • Communication Skills: Exhibits excellence in both written and oral communication.
  • Community Relations: Possesses well-developed engagement skills and strong networking abilities.

Intention Statement:

Terra acknowledges that it operates within a society and systems influenced by white supremacy, colonization, and institutionalized discrimination, which has led to the exclusion, exploitation, and marginalization of Indigenous, Black, and people of color.

Our intention is to establish a foundation of awareness, knowledge, and skills to become an anti-racist organization. We aim to address systemic racism that creates barriers and inequalities in the workplace and society. Our goal is to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through an anti-racism lens in all our policies, processes, and practices.

Compensation: Wage $34.00 per hour.

  • Terra is expanding its programming, and future opportunities are anticipated.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress.

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday.
  • Weekends as needed.

Work Location: In person.