Mental Health Project Coordinator - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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AFRICAN DIASPORA ASSOCIATION OF THE MARITIMES (A.D.A.M) JOB DETAILS – HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA JOB TITLE: Mental Health Project Coordinator COMPENSATION: Contract Part-time; Hourly REPORT: A.D.A.M Project Committee COMPENSATION: $20/hr., 16hrs/week (mostly Thursday and weekend), with additional end of contract bonus. JOB SUMMARY

• The project coordinator in the field of mental health would need to help coordinate a project for 8 weeks.
• Successful applicant would be tasked with inspiring and promoting the development of a culture of mental, emotional, spiritual, physical wellness and resilience across the

African community (A.D.A.M) FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Your duties will include but are not limited to: -

• Successful candidates will be responsible for developing strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for mental health promotion programs, policies and services.
• He/she would be required to raise volunteer/team that would be working together with him/her alongside with the Project Executives Committee.
• To develop a mental health strategy based on evidence-based research and best practices across the continuum of well-being and care
• Offer a comprehensive plan for transforming our approach to mental health. This plan will be designed to help to eliminate barriers; to build more support and inclusivity; and to reduce and eliminate stigma surrounding African mental health issues
• The project coordinator would be responsible for booking venues and mobilizing registered participants to the venue.
• The project coordinator will be responsible for inviting Certified Mental Health Instructor(s) for seminars and training.
• Compiling a detailed report at the end of the project and be presented to the project committee members
• Ensuring project team adheres to provided timelines and deliverables
• Ensure proper documentation is maintained throughout the length of the project
• Solving any issues that may arise during the project

• Manage and build relationship with multiple teams
• Analyze project data and producing progress reports
• Creating survey tools and sharing them before the project start to get adequate knowledge of the participants and the community, as well as participants’ feedbacks after the project.
• Develop and create tool kit for the project.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of Post-Secondary degree/diploma in a relevant program
• Must be more than 19+ years
• Must have under gone Mental Health training
• Must have experience in Project Coordination.
• Must be mobile and live within HRM.
• Must hold a permanent resident card or be a citizen of Canada.
• Ability to multitask
• Highly organized
• Good communicator
• Work well under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Must know how to use office tools (word, excel, and power point)
• 1-2 years’ work experience in the health/mental health field or experience in the counseling field /Social work preferred.
• Work in a team environment and be a self-starter when working independently
• A strong sense of self and the ability to make decisions in a variety of situations
• Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with a wide range of people of different ages and cultures, in potentially volatile and emotionally charged situations
• Demonstrated time management skills
• High level of integrity and work ethic

Interested applicant should send their resume to adamproject2020@gmailApplication deadline: 28/10/2022.Job Type: Fixed term contractSalary: $20.00 per hourFlexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:Sanitizers and masks are providedAbility to commute/relocate:

• Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Mental health: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One locationQuick Apply

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