Youth Health Centre Coordinator
4 weeks ago
Nova Scotia Health is a leading provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with a strong commitment to excellence in health, healing, and learning.
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Youth Health Centre Coordinator to join our team. As a key member of our Healthy Communities Public Health Team, you will work within the Public Health Standards and Protocols and a Health Promoting Schools Approach, guided by the Public Health, Health Promoting Schools Standards.
The successful candidate will provide leadership, informal assessment, service navigation, youth engagement, and support for youth associated with the assigned school facility and its immediate community. You will champion youth health, health equity, and facilitate youth engagement as a component of health-promoting schools.
You will work with youth and foster cooperation and collaboration among school administrators, teachers, SchoolsPlus, guidance, student/youth support workers, primary health care, mental health and addictions, and other community partners to ensure youth have access to support, programs, and services within the school and community that promote health.
About You
- We are looking for a candidate with a baccalaureate degree in a relevant health care discipline, such as registered nurse, occupational therapist, social work, or nutritionist.
- Minimum of three years' experience in a relevant field is required, with direct working experience with youth.
- Registered/licensed with your regulated health care discipline, college or association is required.
- Must be bilingual in French and English, both written and verbal.
- Must have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, both within the organization and in the community.
- Ability to critically assess situations and navigate complex scenarios using sound decision-making and a non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach in supporting youth.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in creating opportunities for meaningful youth engagement and fostering youth leadership.
- Demonstrated understanding of the social determinants of health, health equity, and the impact on health outcomes for youth, families, and communities.
- Experience in the application of public health principles and practices, partnership development, and community development.
- Experience relevant to children and youth, health promotion strategies in school and community settings is preferred.
Hours and Compensation
- This is a permanent part-time position, working 35 hours bi-weekly for an approximate ten-month period, aligning with the school calendar year.
- The salary is pro-rated to 0.42 FTE, paid over a twelve-month period, contributing to a period of leave over 8 weeks during a pre-determined summer break in July and August.
- The hourly rate is $33.80 - $41.06.
Benefits and Incentives
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package, which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
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