Prevention Specialist – Social Work, OT, Nursing, Psychotherapist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Facilitate and execute planning and implementation activities related to health promotion and wellness education.

• Engage in skills development and capacity-building initiatives.

• Take part in research and evaluation efforts.

• Provide consumer-focused information and resources about eating disorders through both print and digital formats.

• Design, implement, and revise community assessments to identify the educational needs regarding eating disorders in the population.

• Identify and create wellness and education programs related to eating disorders tailored for specific groups.

• Foster collaborative partnerships and connections with community entities, clinical offices, health administration, partner organizations, and government stakeholders.

• Organize and execute health service promotion, education, and community outreach events.

• Participate in community networks that focus on eating disorder health challenges.

• Assist community resources in navigating health-related services.

• Advocate for community resources to access capacity-building and skill enhancement opportunities.

• Identify and create health events, forums, and educational opportunities.

• Implement health promotion strategies that encompass health education, social marketing, population health, and community development.

• Provide culturally competent and ethnoculturally sensitive strategies for promoting eating disorders.

• Conduct or coordinate in-service training sessions for Community Program staff.

• Recommend and assist in obtaining accurate, current, reliable, and suitable educational resources.

• Offer quick reference and referral support for adults, youth, and children.

• Present at health conferences, seminars, and workshops.

• Seek opportunities to publish research outcomes.

• Mentor students from community health programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Resident of York Region is essential.

• A degree in a health-related field or a recognized equivalent is required.

• Membership in a regulated health or social service college is necessary.

• Must be a mental health clinician or counselor, or hold an undergraduate degree with additional training in counseling or mental health.

• A minimum of 3 years, up to 4 years, of practical and relevant experience, or 3 months of on-the-job training is required.

• At least two years of experience in a mental health environment focusing on children and youth is essential.

• Preference for candidates with psychotherapy qualifications, community development, and/or public health experience.

• Experience in health promotion, health education, or education related to children/youth is preferred.

• Familiarity with child/youth mental health areas and community development is an asset.

• Experience dealing with anxiety disorders, depression, past trauma, eating disorders, or motivational enhancement is beneficial.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups and stakeholders.

• A valid driver's license and personal transportation are required.

• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving capabilities are essential.

• Facilitation skills and the ability to achieve consensus among clinical, professional, educator, and community sectors, both in-person and virtually.

• Knowledge and experience in health promotion, population health, community development principles, and determinants of health are necessary.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and leverage colleagues' skills and expertise.

• Capacity to work with program staff and community practitioners to deliver activities, programs, and services.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.

• Ability to respect the strengths of individuals and communities.

• Awareness and understanding of specific communities and their needs are crucial.

• Comprehension of conventional and alternative health practices, health and wellness, and cultural diversity is important.

• Compliance with pre-employment medical clearance and Halton Healthcare immunization and vaccination policies is required.

• Successful candidates must provide proof of vaccination or a documented medical exemption.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work or work from home arrangements.

• Monday to Friday day shifts.

• 7.5-hour shifts.

• Accommodation provided throughout the recruitment and selection process.

• Pre-employment medical clearance and health, safety, and wellness support included.

• Vaccination policy and documented medical exemption process available.