Project Manager - Youth Mental Health

Association for New Canadians•St. John's, NL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees. Reporting to the Associate Director of Community and School Engagement, the Project Manager - Youth Mental Health is responsible for leading the development and delivery of a newcomer-focused youth mental health project, with an emphasis on peer support, mental health literacy, and youth empowerment. This role oversees project planning, staffing, curriculum development, and information sessions to ensure alignment with funder requirements and organizational priorities. The position builds and maintains strong internal and external referral networks to connect youth with appropriate mental health supports. The incumbent will also manage project data, reporting, and continuous improvement to support effective outcomes and accountability. Additional responsibilities are carried out as required to support the success of the project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, educational development, social work, counselling, or related field is required
Self-directed and self-motivated, with an ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
Experience in developing and delivering youth-focused mental health curriculum
Experience leading and coaching teams in a service delivery environment
Effective in data management and analysis, and strong narrative and statistical report writing
Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills (oral and written)
Cultural awareness and sensitivity in working with a diverse client group
Ability to develop networks and maintain contacts within the broader community
Excellent knowledge of MS365
Legal authorization to work in Canada
Flexible to work outside of core hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm) is required
Evenings and weekends may be required
Valid class 5 NL driver’s license and daily access to a personal vehicle is required
Ability to travel is required
Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

Nice To Haves

master's degree or above preferred
Experience in working with refugees and immigrants is an asset (i.e. knowledge of pre-migration trauma and other settlement-related stressors)
Knowledge of the settlement process and issues facing immigrants and refugees during their integration process is an asset
Ability to speak English and French preferred, other languages an asset
Valid First Aid Certificate is an asset

Responsibilities

Manage the development and implementation of a new youth mental health project, with a focus on newcomer-specific mental health, peer support, and youth empowerment
Provide internal oversight of project activities, ensuring project is designed and delivered in line with funder guidelines and organizational mandate
Lead the development of newcomer youth mental health peer supporter curriculum
Lead the development of newcomer youth mental health information sessions, to be delivered by Newcomer Peer Supporters
Oversee the hiring of project staff including Mental Health Program Trainer and Youth Peer Supporters
Develop a strong referral network within ANC and across the province to ensure youth are connected with available mental health supports
Ensure all project materials, programming and outreach are aligned with project goals to enhance mental health literacy
Oversee project data and create reports according to funding guidelines and internal requests
Actively monitor and continuously improve program statistics and reporting
Other duties as assigned