Youth Mental Health Promotion Coordinator - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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Job Posting (EXTERNAL)Youth Mental Health Promotion Coordinator Full-time term positionThe Canadian Mental Health Association Manitoba and Winnipeg, is part of a 100 year old nation-wide non-profit organization that promotes the mental health of Canadians and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.Why Choose CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg For a great work/life balanceFor career developmentFor our comprehensive group benefits plan, extended health, dental, vision, travel health, life insuranceFor our CAPB pension planFor the opportunity to work with a talented team who are passionate and dedicated to mental health recovery and well-beingThe Opportunity Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Youth Mental Health Promotion Coordinator (YMHPC) is tasked with inspiring and promoting a culture of mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being and resilience in their work with students, school educators, school administration, community partners, government and funding providers.The Position The YMHPC will demonstrate dynamic leadership in collaboration with education, health and social services, serving diverse urban, Indigenous, and rural communities of Manitoba focused on the coordination and implementation of Thrival Kits™. This position falls within the Collective Agreement Band 5 Salary Scale of between $45,869.88 to $55,799.34.Youth Mental Health Promotion Initiatives Thrival Kits™ were developed in 2017-18 through a partnership between the CMHA and the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY) in collaboration with Manitoba teachers. Thrival Kits™ is a mental health promotion initiative that is delivered by classroom teachers to students in grades 4 – 6 and is designed to increase mental health literacy and promote wellness of students by introducing a variety of evidence-based strategies throughout the school year. With the investment of provincial funding Thrival Kits™ reaches 8 to 12 year olds providing the opportunity to use creative expression, self-reflection, skill development and pro-social communication strategies to build an understanding of the importance and practice of positive mental health contributing to both personal and classroom well-being.The Youth Mental Health Promotion Coordinator position is responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Thrival Kits™ plan and supports program enrolment, communication, orientation, distribution of supplies and program enhancement, to allow for a seamless transition to a growing number of Thrival Kits™ participants.Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the implementation of the Thrival Kitsâ„¢ program in collaboration with MACY in schools across Manitoba. Engage and support Thrival Kitsâ„¢ Leads and Facilitators in their delivery of the program throughout the school year.

• Design and deliver Thrival Kitsâ„¢ training and orientation sessions for educators and school clinical staff.
• Co-develop evidence-informed educational workshops, toolkits, and training for youth programs, services and initiatives.
• Promote awareness of mental health issues and support stigma reduction in schools and communities.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues, management, community partners, school educators, school administration and youth communities in a multi-disciplinary approach to mental health and well-being for youth.
• Participate in evaluating the effectiveness of programs and services and track trends in youth mental health and behaviours; and offer recommendations of potential new initiatives based on information collected.
• Use innovation to increase engagement with youth, stakeholders and communities. Utilize all social media platforms and technology, including the use of a virtual classroom to convey strategic youth mental health messages, for promotion, awareness and increased mental health literacy.
• Track project performance to analyze and report on the successful achievement of short and long term goals.
• Monitor trends and current research in youth mental health and mental health promotion and make recommendations to apply best practice knowledge within the program.
• Participate in team meetings and committee work that aligns with the program and agency strategic plan.
• Contribute to agency-wide initiatives to advance the mission and ends of the organization.

Qualifications

• This position requires a three year completed post-secondary education at the undergraduate level in human services related disciplines such as Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or Education and two years of experience in a youth focused community-based organization
• Demonstrated competence in cultural safety and works effectively with individuals from various backgrounds
• Experience with community engagement, networking and outreach
• Knowledge and experience in the principles and practise of health, mental health, mental health promotion and harm reduction
• Excellent written and oral communication including group facilitation and public speaking
• Superior project management and coordination skills
• Bilingualism (French, Cree, Ojibwe, etc.) will be considered an asset
• Applicants must have both a recent satisfactory criminal record check and a child abuse registry check, along with a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle

At CMHA, employment equity is a factor in hiring. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter if they belong to the following diverse groups: Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, visible minorities and newcomers.CMHA will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process. Please advise in your cover letter if you require any accommodations.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $45,869.88-$55,799.34 per yearBenefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Flextime
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelors Degree (required)

Application deadline: 2022-08-31Quick Apply

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