Youth Health Centre Coordinator - Public Health

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Neils Harbour; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Youth Health Centre Coordinator to support the Healthy Communities Public Health Team, focusing on youth engagement, service navigation, and equitable access to health programs within the Neils Harbour school community.

The role involves collaboration with schools, healthcare professionals, and community partners to ensure comprehensive youth support and health-promoting initiatives in line with public health standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience working with youth.
• Current license/registration in a regulated health discipline.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• French language skills are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for youth within the school and community.
• Engage youth, navigate services, and connect with health partners to promote health equity.
• Collaborate with school administration, teachers, SchoolsPlus, and community services to ensure access to programs.

Skills

Youth engagement

Trauma-informed approach

Public health principles

Team collaboration

Decision-making

Health equity understanding

French language (asset)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant health care discipline

Job description

Req ID: 226706
Location: Eastern Zone, Cabot Education Centre, Neils Harbour
Department: PH HC Youth Health EZ
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (83%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 15-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager Healthy Communities, the Youth Health Centre Coordinator (YHCC) is an active member of the Healthy Communities Public Health Team and works within the Public Health Standards and Protocols and a Health Promoting Schools Approach, guided by the Public Health, Health Promoting Schools Standards.

The YHCC provides leadership, informal assessment, service navigation, youth engagement, and support for youth associated with the assigned school facility and its immediate community. The YHCC champions youth health, and health equity and facilitates youth engagement as a component of health-promoting schools. The position works with youth and fosters cooperation and collaboration among school administrators, teachers, SchoolsPlus, guidance, student/youth support workers, primary health care, mental health and addictions, and other community partners to ensure youth have access to support, programs, and services within the school and community that promote health. The YHCC models and provides safe, equitable, and inclusive youth support and understands the diverse experiences of the school and the surrounding community.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Baccalaureate degree in a relevant health care discipline (registered nurse, occupational therapist, social work, nutritionist).
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a relevant field; directly working with youth is required.
• Registered/licensed with your regulated health care discipline, college or association is required (registered nurse, occupational therapist, social work, nutritionist).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team both within the organization and in the community
• Ability to critically assess situations, and navigate complex scenarios using sound decision-making and a non-judgmental , trauma-informed approach in supporting youth.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in creating opportunities for meaningful youth engagement and fostering youth leadership.
• Demonstrated understanding of the social determinants of health, health equity, and the impact on health outcomes for youth, families, and communities.
• Experience in the application of public health principles and practices, partnership development, and community development
• Experience relevant to children and youth, health promotion strategies in school and community settings preferred
• 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

• Permanent, part-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Youth Health Centre Coordinators work 75hours biweekly for an approximate ten-monthperiod, aligning with the school calendar year. Their salary is pro-rated to 0.83 FTE, paid over a twelve-monthperiod, contributing to a period of leave during a pre-determined summer break in July and August.

Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
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, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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