Youth Mental Health Program Director

Youth Mental Health Program Director

Due to career advancement, the Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention (RCSP) is looking for a Youth Director Mental Health Director.

The Director is a full-time position, 35 hours per week, requiring and providing work hour flexibility. The suitable candidate must be available for some weekend and evening hours and for the RCSP office hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

The Director is responsible for oversight, organization, and implementation of the Youth Mental Health Programs of RCSP including the Gryphon Youth Group, the Phoenix Youth Group, and the Community Helpers Program (CHP). This includes weekend workshops for children and youth in grades 2-12, Support and Friendship Nights, educational and skills-building programs in schools, and full weekend retreats.

This position involves establishing and maintaining working partnerships with community stakeholders; coordination and scheduling of content delivery; facilitation of content to youth and youth supporting adults in a variety of settings; ongoing development and revision of module content to ensure relevance and age/audience appropriate material; ongoing collaboration with other RCSP staff and municipal and provincial partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in the social sciences/social work
• Knowledge and experience in mental health service delivery
• Skills in crisis intervention and risk assessment
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop certification
• Indigenous Canada Course
• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification
• Standard First Aid & CPR or equivalent
• OR a combination of relevant experience and willingness/ability to learn
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle (some travel is required within a 1-2-hour radius of Grande Prairie)
• Child and Youth Intervention Check (every 2 years) and Criminal Record check (every 3 years)

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Well-developed experience in group and co-facilitation
• Works well with youth, 9 years and up, in a group or one on one setting
• Organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Discretion and judgement in ability to handle confidential situations
• Understanding of and sensitivity to diverse populations

In addition to your resume, please provide a cover letter that outlines your suitability for this self-motivated public speaking youth focused position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $26.00-$31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3N4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-07-31