Youth Engagement Coordinator - Jobs in Berwick, NS

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Req ID: 140997Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: Western Zone, Western Kings Memorial Health CentreDepartment: PH SchoolType of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)Status: NSGEU Admin Professionals PositionPosting Closing Date: 19-Sep-22Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityReporting to the Public Health Strategic Partnership and Engagement Consultant, the Youth Engagement Coordinator, Health Promoting Schools is responsible for embedding and supporting the implementation of the UpLift project within the Health Promoting Schools (HPS) model and plans within the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education. The Youth Engagement Coordinator will work closely with other members of the Healthy Communities Team to support schools and school communities to implement local HPS action plans. The focus of the position is at the school level where the Youth Engagement Coordinator will engage students as change agents and leaders to improve student health and well-being and build the capacity of adults to support youth engagement in the implementation of HPS. The position requires a strong background in youth engagement, health promotion, understanding of comprehensive school health, community development, knowledge of the school system and a solid track record in building partnerships.About You

• Baccalaureate degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Education, Community Youth Development, or other relevant field with relevant experience.
• Masters’ degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years related job experience.
• Experience in working with youth including developing and implementing youth engagement, peer mentoring, and knowledge and skills building strategies.
• Experience in planning, development, and evaluation of health promotion policies and programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of a population health and health promoting schools approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders using a variety of methods.
• Demonstrated success in building strategic partnerships, networks, coalitions, and collaborative working relationships with a variety of internal and external partners to support HPS planning and work.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting with a strong focus on school settings.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to deal with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated judgment, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated innovative systems thinking with an understanding of working with schools and communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community development and mobilization.
• Demonstrated knowledge in organization and behavior change and social movement theory, theories of school change, critical analysis, strategic framing.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Sound written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to work through conflict and maintain strong relationships.
• Exceptional time management and priority setting skills.

About You Continued

• Ability to prepare written reports.
• Travel will be required for this community-based position- a valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 70 hours biweekly
• Beginning as soon as possible with an expected end date of June 2024, (approx. 21 months)
• Please note dates are approximate and subject to change

Compensation and Incentives$31.20 - $39.40 hourlySuccessful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance as well as a defined benefit pension plan.Once Youve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.Follow Us!https://www.facebook.com/NovaScotiaHealthAuthority/https://www.instagram.com/novascotiahealthauthorityhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nsha/https://twitter.com/healthnsQuick Apply

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