Youth Health Centre Coordinator
1 month ago
The Youth Health Centre Coordinator plays a vital role in promoting health and wellness among youth in the Eastern Zone. Reporting to the Manager Healthy Communities, this position works within the Public Health Standards and Protocols, guided by the Public Health, Health Promoting Schools Standards.
The Coordinator provides leadership, informal assessment, service navigation, youth engagement, and support for youth associated with the assigned school facility and its immediate community. They champion youth health, health equity, and facilitate youth engagement as a component of health-promoting schools.
The position works with youth and fosters 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 YouWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional with a baccalaureate degree in a relevant health care discipline. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in a relevant field, with direct working experience with youth. They must be bilingual in French and English, both written and verbal, and possess a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, both within the organization and in the community. They will be able to critically assess situations, navigate complex scenarios, and make sound decisions using a non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach in supporting youth.
The Coordinator will have demonstrated ability and experience in creating opportunities for meaningful youth engagement and fostering youth leadership. They will have a 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 is essential. Relevant experience in children and youth, health promotion strategies in school and community settings is preferred.
HoursThe Coordinator will work 35 hours bi-weekly for an approximate ten-month period, aligning with the school calendar year. Their salary will be 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.
Compensation and IncentivesThe successful candidate 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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