About The Position
The Mental Health Planner will coordinate mental health promotion and intervention services on behalf of Youth Net/Réseau Ado (YN/RA). YN/RA is a bilingual for-youth-by-youth mental health promotion program of the Mental Health Patient Service Unit at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). YN/RA offers alternative support services for youth. We strive to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health & mental illness through various prevention and intervention activities, as well as through education, research, and advocacy. The Mental Health Planner (MHP) will work closely with the YN/RA core administrative team and front-line team (Youth Facilitators). The MHP is responsible for coordinating and supervising facilitators; coordinating program content, promotion, and recruitment; supporting the YN/RA Clinical Social Worker in conducting the youth intake process; and supporting YN/RA’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) in various advocacy and youth engagement projects. This individual must be highly organized and creative, possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, and have the ability to collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders (e.g., youth, students/volunteers, parents, educators, community partners). Ability to work flexible hours including weekday evenings and occasional weekends.
Requirements
- Criminal Record Check (Essential)
- Post-secondary education in relevant field or equivalent with youth experience (Essential)
- Relevant background in mental health (education or experience) (Essential)
- Experience working with youth and skills in fostering genuine youth engagement (Essential)
- Flexibility to work within a dynamic, collaborative environment (Essential)
- Strong coordination skills and experience managing multiple projects (Essential)
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills (Essential)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (Essential)
- Community liaison and networking experience (Essential)
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (Essential)
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of YouthNet RéseauAdo programs and services (Preferred)
- Previous experience working as a Facilitator (Preferred)
- Experience in proposal writing preferred (Preferred)
- Technological proficiency and experience with graphic design and social media preferred (Preferred)
- Bilingualism (English/French) (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Marketing and coordination of all mental health promotion and intervention programing (both in English and French)
- Managing online scheduling system and providing technical support to community stakeholders throughout the workshop booking process
- Liaising with school board administrators, community contacts, clinicians, and parents around the above activities
- Recruit program participants, staff, youth advisors, and volunteers
- Support and advocate on behalf of youth
- Coordination of facilitator shifts and monthly meetings
- Supervision of mental health promotion, youth engagement, and intervention activities, including quality monitoring
- Management and communication of service statistics
- Conduct program evaluations and communicate feedback
- Administrative duties within the YN/RA office
- Participation in the funding proposal writing and submissions
- Logistics & Supplies Coordination
- Participation in team meetings and team decision-making
Benefits
- competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
- place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded
- family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
- chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning
- support for continued education and learning
- potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit
- truly unique work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
