Prevention Specialist – Social Work, OT, Nursing, Psychotherapist

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

📋 Description

• Lead and execute planning and implementation activities for health promotion and wellness education.

• Engage in skill development and capacity-building initiatives.

• Contribute to research and evaluation efforts.

• Supply consumer-focused information and reference materials regarding eating disorders through both print and digital resources.

• Participate in academic discussions and forums.

• Design, execute, and revise community assessments to identify the educational needs related to eating disorders within the population.

• Identify and create wellness and educational initiatives for eating disorders tailored to specific groups.

• Build collaborative relationships with community members, clinical staff, health administration, partner organizations, and government entities.

• Plan and execute health service promotions, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives.

• Join community networks that focus on addressing health issues related to eating disorders.

• Assist community resources in accessing health-related services and advocate for opportunities to build skills and capacity.

• Identify and design health events, forums, and learning opportunities.

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

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

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

• Recommend and help procure accurate, current, reliable, and relevant educational materials for adults, youth, and children.

• Offer referral assistance for adult influencers, youth, and children.

• Present at health conferences, seminars, and workshops.

• Explore opportunities to publish research outcomes.

• Mentor students from community health programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Resident of York Region, Ontario, Canada.

• Possession of a degree in a health-related field or an equivalent qualification.

• Membership in a regulated health or social service college.

• Qualification as a mental health clinician or counselor, or an undergraduate degree with additional training in counseling or mental health.

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

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

• Background in health promotion, health education, or education for children and youth.

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

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

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

• Exceptional organizational, time management, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Facilitation skills with the ability to achieve consensus among clinical, professional, educational, and community groups, both in-person and online.

• Capacity to collaborate effectively with teams, program staff, community practitioners, stakeholders, and partner organizations.

• Demonstrated respect for individuals and communities, with an understanding of their unique needs.

• Familiarity with both conventional and alternative health practices, wellness, and cultural diversity.

• Preferably possesses psychotherapy qualifications, community development experience, and/or public health expertise.

• Must comply with Halton Healthcare's immunization and vaccination policy requirements and provide proof of vaccination or a documented medical exemption.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work option.

• Accommodation during the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities.

• Support for pre-employment medical clearance and vaccination policy as applicable.