Mental Health and Wellness Facilitator

**Position Summary**:
The EDGE Mental Health and Wellness Facilitator will provide programming to youth on mental health and wellness related topics including but not limited to: wellness planning, stress management, self-care, coping strategies, adaptability, confidence, comfort zones, work-life balance, healthy boundaries, allyship & inclusion, mindfulness, and self-esteem.

They will report directly to the President & CEO of MetroWorks and will work within the hours of 8am-4pm. _The Mental Health and Wellness Facilitator will not take crisis calls._ _All participants in the program are given a 24/7 mental health crisis number to call within the community and are informed up front that the facilitator is not available for crisis calls._

The facilitator will provide wellness support to a diverse set of EDGE participants age 18-26 accessing income assistance or at risk of becoming attached to income assistance, with an emphasis on employment/employability. They will work collaboratively in a team environment, with other EDGE staff and community referral partners; They will utilize an evidence-based and strengths-based approach to programming.

**Qualifications**:

- Preference will be given to individuals with/working towards a BSW or Honours degree in Psychology with some counselling experience

**Responsibilities**:

- Facilitate mental health related workshops for **_Bridgewater and Halifax sites;_**
- Provide check-ins to participants that have not elected to participant in counselling;
- Attend weekly EDGE team meetings;
- Help participants fill out forms to gain access to community mental health resources;
- Liaise with EDGE team members to facilitate resources navigation;
- Liaise with community members and organizations to stay up to date with mental health resources available and referral processes for youth;
- Liaise with EDGE counsellor and contact youth that need help accessing resources in the community and help them connect with, and access these resources;
- Navigator will be provided a form indicating mental health resources within the community youth would like to be referred into after their 6 counselling sessions have ended at EDGE; follow up with youth if they have contacted community organization or have started to use a resource within the community;
- Client follow up after workshops which includes sending resource materials, mental health educational material and activities when applicable;
- Documentation of comprehensive case notes;
- Weekly meetings with EDGE staff and CEO covering updates on programs and participants;
- Liaise with counselor to inform which participants have decided to proceed with counselling and which participants will only need check ins;
- Liaise with youth navigator and project mentor as well as job developer;
- Obtain consent to release information in order to provide EDGE wellness navigator and youth navigator a list of resources participant would like help with being referred into a community resource and or help with filling out forms for a particular resource or program within the community;
- Maintain client confidentiality as expected by ethical standards;
- Manage the administrative requirements as dictated by MetroWorks Employment Association;
- Refer clients to appropriate resources and thoroughly maintain documentation in computerized system for follow-up regarding clinical and work-life services;
- Complete timely follow-up calls to clients where necessary.

**Benefits**:

- Mandatory Medical Benefits after 3 months
- 10 vacation days
- 6 sick days annually

**About MetroWorks**:
Since 1978, MetroWorks has helped thousands of people overcome obstacles and realize their employment and educational goals. From its beginnings as a pioneer in community based economic development MetroWorks has continued to evolve and remain relevant to the needs of our community. Over the years the mechanism for delivering our programs has changed. We have entered and exited businesses. We have added and modified training programs. We have adapted to remain in tune with changing economic and societal needs. However, we have always remained true to our founding mission. MetroWorks is committed to assisting people overcome barriers and gain the confidence and skills required to obtain meaningful and sustainable employment. Currently, MetroWorks is active in our community through our Options Work Activity Program, The Cunard Learning Centre, The Edge Program, The ReADY Program, The Radicalized Newcomer Women Program, The Common Roots Urban Farms, the Mobile Food Market, MetroWorks Employment Services and Stone Hearth Bakery and Catering Services.

**Salary**: $25.67 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are optional & based on p