Mental Health

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. 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. **Responsibilities**: - Develop and facilitate weekly workshops on mental health for Halifax and virtual sites; - Complete new participant onboarding, which includes creating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan, grounding box, signing consent forms, and discussing the option of counselling with them; - Provide check-ins with participants that have elected not to participate in counselling; - Create a safety plan with participants when needed; - 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; - Client follow-up after workshops which includes sending resource materials, mental health educational material and activities when applicable; - Complete character reference checks and communicate conclusion with the EDGE team; - Track meetings with participants (name, time, and reason for meeting) to be given to the EDGE Navigator for LaMPSS; - Liaise with Youth Mentor and Youth Navigator to provide interventions such as gym memberships, fitness classes, art classes, clothing support, childcare, food support, hygiene support, wifi support, and transportation; - Weekly meetings with EDGE staff and CEO covering updates on programs and participants; - Responsible for researching and connecting with different organizations and communities across all of Nova Scotia and connecting youth to appropriate supports; - 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. **Qualifications**: University degree in a related field and relevant work experience a must. Experience facilitating workshops. Demonstrated commitment to working with youth. Adherence to inclusionary practice, ethical decision making, and respect for diversity. **Salary**: $50,000.00-$50,050.00 per year