Mental Health Promotion Specialist

Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent • Sarnia, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent, the organization is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, creed, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, or disability, feel valued and respected. They maintain a non-discriminatory and unbiased approach to inclusion across practice, environment, and communication channels, valuing diverse life experiences and cultures. The Mental Health Promotion Specialist position is a temporary part-time contract (12-18 month maternity leave) and can be located in either Chatham or Sarnia. Reporting to the Director of Fund Development and Communications, the incumbent will be responsible for organizing and leading fundraising and public awareness campaigns, implementing educational events, promoting agency programs, enhancing social media engagement for public awareness, and providing information and referrals related to mental health. The role requires strong problem-solving and communication skills, along with the ability to build community partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or Health Studies, Master's Degree in Public Health or Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences.
• Knowledge and understanding of serious mental illness that is usually gain by experience working with this population.
• Valid Ontario Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle is required.
• Strong problem solving and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with community partners.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in both official languages

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead, and participate in fundraising and public awareness through various campaigns.
• scheduling, organizing, and implementing seminars, educational series, presentations, workshops and special events for target populations.
• promoting community awareness of agency programs and services through presentations.
• improving the use of social media in public awareness activities.
• providing information pertaining to agency activities and mental health topics/issues and making referrals to appropriate services, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level