Youth Engagement/Initiatives Coordinator
Youth Net/Réseau Ado Cheo
Ottawa, Canada Area
- Coordinate youth recruitment & intake interviews, staff assignment, supply management and maintenance of YN/RA’s youth alternative support programs both in school and in house- Coordinate use of YN/RA’s corporate Visa, and supply budget- Plan and implement budgets and evaluations for youth initiatives (including supplies, staffing, pre/post testing, etc…)- Recruit and train youth volunteers - Facilitate weekly Youth Advisory Committee [YAC] meetings on the topic of de-stigmatization of mental illness and promotion of positive mental health- Apply for grants to fund initiatives and mental health related youth events- Develop relationships and partnerships with youth serving agencies in the community- Facilitate youth and parent information sessions within schools and community programs on the topic of mental health- Attend community committee meetings regarding youth engagement, mental health, suicide prevention etc…- Run workshops with youth involving issues such as teen suicide, stress and depression and mental health- Work within a multidisciplinary team focused on youth engagement- Conduct clinical suicide follow ups and safety planning - Work with both youth and families and provide a bridge to necessary community resources (advanced knowledge of community resources)