Position: Youth Development Coordinator
Location: Children’s Mental Health Services (CMHS) – Hastings & Prince Edward Counties
Status: Regular Full-Time - 35 hours/week, with a varied work schedule based on activities of the youth/need for services. Some evening and occasional weekend work.
Salary: $18.60/hr (funding through Canada Summer Jobs)
Description:
Are you passionate about supporting youth mental health and building stronger communities?
CMHS is seeking a Youth Development Coordinator to help increase awareness of youth mental health services and improve access to supports across Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.
In this role, you will:
- Lead outreach and community engagement activities
- Organize youth and community information sessions
- Promote mental health services and support referrals
- Conduct needs assessments and provides recommendations
- Collaborate with schools, agencies, and community partners
- Social Media Planning and content creation
- Represent CMHS at community events and meetings
- Social Media Planning and content creation
Qualifications:
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Knowledge of youth mental health and community services
- Experience in outreach, engagement, or social services preferred
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Background in social work, psychology, community development, or related fields is an asset
Skills Developed:
Adaptability, collaboration, communication, creativity and innovation, digital skills, problem-solving, technical skills, and numeracy.
Working Conditions:
Travel throughout Hastings and Prince Edward Counties is required, with occasional evening or weekend work for community events. Mileage is covered.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of youth and families in our community.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Julie Muli, Human Resources Director, CHMS at [email protected].
Children’s Mental Health Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply and are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If contacted regarding this position, please advise Human Resources of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
While we thank all applicants, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $18.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
