SEED’s mandate is to empower young Nova Scotians to better understand and make informed decisions that support their professional and personal success. Through strategic partnerships, programming, and community collaborations, SEED works to enhance training opportunities, skills development, and educational access for youth across the province. By fostering meaningful engagement and innovative support systems, SEED aims to create pathways that help youth overcome barriers and thrive in today’s workforce and beyond.
The EDGE Program is an early intervention program that provides targeted employment focused programing for youth (ages 18-26), who are connected to Employment Support Income Assistance (ESIA), or at risk of becoming connected. As the program is delivered online, they will engage with youth in a virtual setting.
Reporting to the Program Manager at EDGE, the Mental Wellness Coordinator provides virtual group and one-on-one support to help participants discover and overcome challenges both within the program and in their personal lives. They will focus on fostering a positive and supportive environment within the EDGE Program, encouraging participants to prioritize their emotional and mental health.
Duties:
- Meet with youth one-on-one to address their individual mental health needs and concerns
- Completes assessments to determine the youth’s mental health concerns and needs
- Providing support to youth regarding innovative mental health solutions
- Provides personalized guidance and assistance to youth struggling with various challenges, whether related to the program, work, or personal life
- Establish individualized mental wellness plans with youth
- Facilitate pre-developed group sessions focused on building coping mechanisms and managing stress, including topics such as anxiety management, overall wellness, self care
- Work in collaboration with the EDGE Team for optimal programming support and mental health connections
- Propose appropriate programs and develop curriculum to promote mental wellness and create a library of resource materials for staff, youth and families
- Provide rapid response to stressful family situations for youth as they transition to independence
- Connect clients to provincial mental health system (where applicable)
- Maintain accurate client files while adhering to internal and professional privacy protocols
- Develop partnerships and collaborations within the community to provide support to youth
- Attend a weekly case management meeting with all EDGE staff to discuss youth progress and updates
- Complete program evaluation and analyze data to identify program improvement opportunities
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent.
- Extensive experience working with youth, young adults and adults with mental health issues, illnesses, past trauma and family issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in mental health interventions for youth, young adults and families
- Demonstrated expertise with collaborative case management, working within a multi-disciplinary team environment, and preforming mental health assessments
- Experience in facilitating group sessions (including topics such as anxiety management, overall wellness, self care, coping mechanisms and managing stress)
- Experience in creation of individualized mental wellness plans
- Recent and substantial experience in the direct delivery of work with youth at risk
- Experience working with youth in the capacity of conflict management
- Knowledge of youth and family resources, programs and services within the community and within the province
- Knowledge, understanding and experience in working with culturally and socially diverse youth
- Ability to work with youth in strengths-based and relationship-based perspectives
Additional Information:
This is a 20-hour per week term-contract position from August 24 - December 18, 2026. Hours of work must fall within Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., including 4 hours of scheduled workshop facilitation each week. Specific scheduling will be determined in consultation with the Program Manager.
SEED is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve and creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
A clear Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check) and Child Abuse Register Check are required for this position. Employment is contingent upon program funding availability.
To apply, please submit your application to Krista Matheson at [email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will begin in late June and will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dartmouth, NS B3A 1M5
