Youth Health Centre Coordinator - Public Health

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Wolfville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team focused on youth health and well-being in a supportive environment. This role as Youth Health Centre Coordinator involves providing leadership and support to youth, fostering engagement, and navigating health services within the community. The position is perfect for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and contributing to public health initiatives. With a commitment to diversity and inclusivity, this organization seeks candidates who are enthusiastic about promoting health equity and engaging with youth in meaningful ways. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to empower the next generation, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience working directly with youth required.
• Registered/licensed in relevant health care discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for youth in the school community.
• Navigate complex scenarios with a trauma-informed approach.

Skills

Youth engagement

Critical assessment

Decision-making

Public health principles

Community development

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Trauma-informed approach

Bilingual (French preferred)

Education

Baccalaureate degree in health care discipline

Job description

Req ID: 194401
Location: Western Zone, Avonview High School
Department: PH School DGH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (83%) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration, reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Reporting to the Manager Healthy Communities, the Youth Health Centre Coordinator (YHCC) is an active member of the Healthy Communities Public Health Team. The YHCC provides leadership, informal assessment, service navigation, youth engagement, and support for youth associated with the assigned school facility and its immediate 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 (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.
• 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.

Hours

• Permanent Part Time: 0.83%, 75 Hours Bi-weekly
• Coordinators work 75 hours biweekly for an approximate ten-month period, aligning with the school calendar year.

Compensation and Benefits

$33.80 - $44.17 Hourly

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

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative 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.